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Undergraduate BA (Hons)

# Events Management

Curiosity creates unforgettable experiences. At Leeds Beckett, you’ll explore how events spark ideas, influence change, and connect communities worldwide.

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## Course overview

* UCAS code

* Institution code

* Main location

Headingley Campus Beckett Park

* Attendance

Full-Time

* Duration

* Start date

20 Sep 2027

Create unforgettable experiences

The UK Events Industry is a global powerhouse — and you can be part of it. Our dynamic events management degree puts you at the heart of this fast-moving world. From muddy green fields to luxury red carpets, and spectacles that entertain the nation, you’ll learn how to plan, promote, and produce unforgettable event experiences. You’ll discover what it takes to bring people together – whether it’s managing a festival site, coordinating a high-profile awards ceremony, or delivering a major sporting event.

On this course, you’ll learn from academic experts with real industry experience. With our creative, hands-on approach to teaching and assessment, you won’t just study events — you’ll design and deliver them.

As part of this course, you’ll:

* Create, manage, and evaluate events from the first idea to the final experience

* Discover how events shape communities, cultures, and global connections

* Learn to lead teams, work with suppliers, and meet licensing and safety requirements

* Choose your own career path — from festivals and music events to corporate or community projects and sports events

* Explore the big issues shaping the future of events, like sustainability and innovation

* Develop the know-how to run your own events business

* Gain industry accredited qualifications in licensing (BIIAB ) and health and safety (IOSH )

By the time you graduate, you’ll leave with professional skills, confidence, and a network of valuable industry contacts to launch your career. If you’re ready to shape the future of live experiences, this is where your journey begins.

Build moments that shape the world

From global sporting spectacles to cultural festivals, business summits to political gatherings – events are powerful forces that bring people together, spark ideas and influence change. Behind every great event is a skilled events manager who turns vision into reality.

Career ready

This is a hands-on, career-focused course that prepares you for success from day one. You’ll build strong business and management skills that apply far beyond the events industry. This includes working on real projects with major partners such as Sparq , Leeds International Festival of Ideas , and venues such as the First Direct Bank Arena and Harrogate Convention Centre .

Guided by experienced lecturers with deep industry links, you’ll gain the confidence, creativity, and professionalism employers are looking for.

You’ll also gain two additional industry-recognised qualifications to strengthen your CV – the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders and the IOSH Working Safely award. Included at no extra cost, these qualifications can broaden your career opportunities and give you an extra edge with employers.

A thriving community

Based in Leeds – one of the UK’s most exciting cities for events and live productions – you'll benefit from lower costs of living alongside efficient public transport, and fantastic options for eating out, nightlife, shopping. It’s a city with something for everyone. Watch our video to see why. You’ll join a dynamic community of event creators and innovators. Our teaching team has a global reputation for excellence, supported by 25 years of alumni success around the world.

Five-star learning

Experience a course that’s recognised among the very best in the world. Our university holds a prestigious five-star rating for Hospitality & Leisure Management from QS, the global benchmark for higher education excellence. We’re also ranked among the top 100 institutions worldwide for this subject — a mark of our outstanding teaching, research, and industry reputation and giving your CV international credibility.

Connect with industry

Step into the world of professional events from day one. You’ll build your network and confidence through industry conferences, LinkedIn masterclasses, volunteering opportunities, and exclusive guest speaker sessions. Meet and learn from the experts shaping today’s events scene – and start building the contacts that could launch your career.

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### Why study the BA Events Management course at Leeds Beckett University?

1. 97% of students on BA (Hons) Events Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

2. 96.8% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**

3. We're ranked 4th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism***

4. Develop your professional network through site visits, partnerships, industry conferences, and guest lectures

5. Exceptional placement year and placement opportunities

*National Student Survey 2026

**Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 23-24

***The Guardian University Guide 2027

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## Explore videos and blogs

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BA (Hons) Event Management | Event Production module Jet2 Awards Ceremony Hear from our BA (Hons) Events Management students who planned and delivered a mock awards ceremony for Jet2 as part of their Event Production module, working with production company Sparq.

in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism

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in the UK for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism

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Behind the Scenes: Event Production module Ever wondered what it takes to pull off a successful event? Join our BA (Hons) Events Management students as they take you behind the scenes of their Event Production module.

How to become an events manager

Events Management at Leeds Beckett University Hear from students, staff and industry leaders during students recent event pitches at Sparq's headquarters in Leeds.

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We are at Sparq's head office in Leeds. Sparq are a big production company and I'm here as module leader for the event production module, because I'm with my students who are pitching their ideas to Sparq for award ceremonies, that they will be staging as part of their assessment within the event production module.

So we're here today at Sparq’s head office in Leeds to facilitate the pictures of the Leeds Beckett event management degree students who are going to come, and they're going to position to us their vision for an event that we've asked them to design and build and create; which will go towards their final markings for the event management degree. So a few members of our group have gone off to do the pitch for them to sort of… explain the concept for our own awards ceremony.

What we'll need- what we're planning to do whilst the rest of us are getting a tour of the facilities just to see what Sparq have to offer. The sessions today have been great- we wanted to give students a real world experience as to ‘hey if you're going to leave and go into this industry- here's what it's really like’. The course: I really like that it's not just sitting in a classroom and you don't just learn. You do go out and there are so many experiences.

Knowing that there's people from Leeds Beckett who have gone on to get jobs with Sparq. It's a very renowned company. We've seen what they do and I think that's put a lot of excitement into everything and not just coming here today, but this whole project that's spanned over the last few weeks. It's amazing to see the students step out of their comfort zone, out of the lecture theatre, and into the real world.

It's a course that really stretches beyond just the lecture theatres and the classroom time, and I think that's the reason I like it so much because there's always something going on that you can be a part of.

## Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

#### Entry requirements

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BA (Hons)

Events Management

### Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 104-120 points required.

(Minimum 64-80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).

##### GCSEs

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

##### Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 104-120 UCAS tariff points.

##### T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

##### Scottish Awards

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

##### Irish Leaving Certificate

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

##### International baccalaureate

104-120 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above.

##### IELTS

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

##### Additional entry requirements:

##### Level 6 Entry:

Applicants should have a HND, Foundation degree or equivalent award in the cognate subjects of Events Management achieving 60% merits in the final year.

##### How we assess your application

At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.

We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:

* Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).

* Your predicted grades in future examinations.

* Your personal statement.

##### Our offers

All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them.

This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.

*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.

Our contextual admissions criteria are:

* Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).

* Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

* Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.

* Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

##### Our place as an Anchor Institution

To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.

##### Mature Applicants

Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy.

Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.

##### Verify your qualifications

If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

##### Need to improve your English Language skills?

Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses .

##### More questions?

No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

#### Modules, teaching and learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study.

Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

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### Modules, teaching and learning

The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study – the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you.

Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.

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#### What you'll learn

Creative Event Marketing Event Planning Finance & Revenue Management Staging Safe Events Professional Event Practice 1

Discover how marketing theory comes to life in the world of events and how it shapes creativity, design, and the overall event experience. In this module, you'll explore the connections between innovation, creativity, and event design to craft a compelling and coherent brand message. You'll investigate a range of event markets, delve into audience research, and learn how to create genuine value for a distinctive event product.

By the end of the module, you'll have developed a deeper understanding of how creativity and design principles influence every stage of event creation – from concept to unforgettable experience.

Planning sits at the heart of successful event management. Because events are unique, one-off experiences, they need to be delivered with precision and purpose. In this module, you'll explore how event planning has evolved into a sophisticated area of management, supported by a range of frameworks, planning models, and event theories. You'll learn how events are conceived, designed, controlled, delivered, and evaluated, gaining insight into the full lifecycle of event creation.

Upon completion, you'll know how to build and interpret event budgets and financial statements, and apply project management tools to manage logistics with confidence and creativity.

Study the fundamentals of financial and revenue management for operating businesses. You'll learn how to analyse financial statements, plan budgets and use financial data to inform decision making. Through case studies, you'll engage in discussions and debates with your peers, using real business examples to bring the material to life. This module will ensure you understand the synergy of financial capabilities and how to maximise value and profit in hospitality business management.

Learn how to bring people and organisations together to deliver events that aren’t just memorable, but also safe and legally compliant. In this module, you'll explore the concept of risk and discover how effective risk assessment helps to identify and reduce potential hazards for staff, participants, attendees, and the public. You'll engage with key health and safety legislation and uncover practical tools and resources that help create safer events.

By the end of the module, you'll understand how event managers work alongside government and regulatory bodies to ensure every event meets its legal and ethical responsibilities.

Step into the world of professional development and discover how your skills, experiences, and ambitions connect with the wider events industry. Throughout this year-long module, you'll explore what it means to be a reflective and reflexive practitioner, using your experiences to shape your personal and career growth.

You'll plan and deliver real events - both within the university and in collaboration with industry partners - gaining invaluable hands-on experience that builds your confidence and professional identity in the sector.

Creative Event Marketing

Event Planning

Finance & Revenue Management

Staging Safe Events

Professional Event Practice 1

Event Law Leadership & Talent Management Experience Design Event Production Professional Event Practice 2

Navigate the legal landscape that supports every successful event. In this module, you'll develop a clear understanding of the key legal requirements that affect event production and management, both in the UK and internationally. You'll explore areas like intellectual property, licensing, and the processes involved in establishing an events management organisation as a legal entity. Along the way, you'll learn how to manage legal relationships with staff, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.

By completing this module, you'll gain the confidence to make informed decisions that keep your events legally sound and professionally managed.

Explore the world of work in the events industry and discover what it takes to lead and manage people effectively. You'll be introduced to best-practice human resource management (HRM) and dive into current debates in key workforce areas relevant to events. Throughout the module, you'll learn how to enhance individual and team performance while ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported in their roles.

By the end of the module, you'll understand how strong leadership and thoughtful talent management make events run smoothly and teams thrive.

Dive into the world of immersive live experiences and explore the theories, techniques, and strategies that make them truly engaging. You'll expand your understanding of audience development and discover how to capture attention and create lasting impact. Collaboration and co-creation sit at the heart of this module, as you draw inspiration from theatre and set design, creative production, and experiential design.

You'll have space to experiment, take creative risks, and apply design thinking to real industry briefs, helping you build the confidence to craft experiences that captivate and inspire.

Step behind the scenes and experience the full event production process over a 12-week period. You'll explore production across a variety of events, gaining hands-on insight into the specialist areas that make events come to life. This could include power, staging and structures, sound, lighting, and special effects. Throughout the module, you'll learn how to respond confidently to production challenges while prioritising the safe and legal use of equipment and working effectively with specialist staff.

You'll also develop your imagination and creativity, producing memorable events that delight stakeholders, participants, and audiences alike. By the end, you'll have a clear appreciation of the crucial role played by the event production team and the specialist professionals who make it all happen.

Put theory into action by planning, delivering, and evaluating a real-world, industry-based event. You'll build on your previous work-based learning and integrate the skills and knowledge you've developed throughout the course. Along the way, you'll strengthen your teamwork and professional abilities, while gaining deeper insight into the event planning process from start to finish.

Upon completion, you'll have hands-on experience and the confidence to navigate the complexities of running professional events successfully.

Event Law

Leadership & Talent Management

Experience Design

Event Production

Professional Event Practice 2

#### Option modules may include

Corporate Events & Hospitality Festival & Music Management

Discover the world of corporate events and learn what it takes to plan and run them successfully. You'll respond to a client brief and develop a corporate event pitch, exploring everything from site destinations and transportation to programme planning, food and beverage provision, venue layouts, facilities, and technology. Week by week, you'll build the knowledge, skills, and strategies used to manage successful international corporate events and hospitality experiences.

Along the way, you'll also engage with current trends and challenges in the sector, preparing you to deliver events that impress clients and delight attendees alike.

From boutique gatherings to large-scale cultural events, the festival landscape in the UK has exploded since the turn of the millennium. You'll explore how arts, culture, and business come together to shape what festivalgoers experience, and how trends in audience participation, engagement, and digital technology are transforming the sector.

Throughout the module, you'll be challenged to develop your own festival concepts, justifying them both conceptually and practically, giving you the confidence to create events that leave a lasting impact.

Corporate Events & Hospitality

Festival & Music Management

Event Lab Strategic Management for Events Consultancy Project

Event management and event studies are both young, dynamic fields, currently undergoing significant change. The events industry doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and global trends and external factors continue to shape its development. In this module, you'll undertake self-directed research and present critical arguments and discussions around the future of events.

You'll be encouraged to adopt a more analytical approach, exploring the connections and synergies between different topic areas from your final year, and developing insights that will help shape your understanding of the evolving industry.

Take a step back and explore the bigger picture of what shapes event organisations. In this module, you'll investigate the internal and external factors that influence how events are planned and delivered. You'll research the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of an event company, using your findings to inform future strategic decisions. Along the way, you'll consider key business priorities such as finance, HR, and marketing, while sharpening your analytical and critical thinking skills.

By the end of the module, you'll be able to approach strategic challenges with confidence and a clear understanding of how to guide an event organisation towards success.

Undertake a consultancy project related to specific issues facing the tourism and hospitality industries. Working as part of a small team, you'll use problem-solving methods and project management techniques to address a brief which will be set by external industry clients. You'll be able to adopt innovative approaches to finding solutions to real industry challenges. The module develops and assesses your skills, knowledge and professionalism as you manage and realise the project.

You'll also build key professional networking skills through opportunities with the industry.

Event Lab

Strategic Management for Events

Consultancy Project

Choose two from the following option modules: Experiential Marketing Food & Drink Tourism Managing Risk for Major Events Entrepreneurship Individual Project Innovative Fundraising Responsible Hospitality Businesses Sponsorship in Events Practical Workplace Solutions

Explore the power of experiential marketing and brand activation, discovering how creative event sponsorship can build genuine emotional connections between brands and audiences. You'll learn how to design immersive, memorable experiences that go far beyond traditional logo placements - crafting interactive brand moments that leave a lasting impression.

The module also examines the relationship between sponsors and event organisers, showing how effective activations can enhance event quality while achieving brand objectives. With a focus on innovation, ethics, and creativity, you'll develop a clear understanding of how sponsorship can drive meaningful engagement, inspire loyalty, and contribute to long-term success for both brands and events.

Understand the importance of strategically managing the hospitality industry, and its associated stakeholders, by creating and presenting food and drink places and spaces. This module will introduce the hospitality industry’s role in strategically creating food and drink value for places and spaces; be they countries such a France, Mexico or Thailand, or regions such as the Champagne Region, and cities from London to New Orleans or Marrakesh.

You'll then explore the management, marketing and imagery of food and drink places and spaces. The final part of this module will review the sensory experiences and pleasures that consumers seek from the food and drink in specific places and spaces.

Major events bring incredible opportunities - but also unique challenges. In this module, you'll learn how to identify, assess, and manage the complex risks that come with planning and delivering large-scale events. You'll explore the psychology and management of crowds, along with the risks associated with venues, attractions, and the wider environment.

Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, you'll develop the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to manage risk effectively and keep people safe. By applying theory to practice, you'll be ready to make sound, strategic decisions that ensure the success and safety of major events.

Fuel your passion for enterprise and explore what it takes to create a business in the tourism, hospitality, and events industries. Using practical frameworks for business planning and development, you'll take an idea from initial concept through to launch and growth, while also considering potential exit strategies. Throughout the module, you'll examine what makes entrepreneurs successful and reflect on your own entrepreneurial strengths.

By the end of the module, you'll be able to critically analyse the requirements for starting and running a successful business, ready to turn your ideas into reality.

Demonstrate your ability to be an independent learner and learn to critically evaluate secondary and primary sources of data to draw well-justified conclusions. You'll initiate, plan, research, sustain and evaluate an extended piece of independent academic work based on your individual initiative. This module provides an opportunity for you to work on something that not only interests you but can also impress potential future employers.

Expand your understanding of the tools and techniques needed to plan and deliver successful fundraising campaigns. You'll explore key fundraising principles, learn how to develop effective funding bids, and discover how these approaches are applied across the events industry. The module also examines the motivational, political, and cultural factors that influence fundraising and fundraising events.

Your learning will be grounded in real-world practice, drawing on insights from organisations and professionals working within the fundraising field. Upon completion of this module, you'll have the confidence and creativity to design innovative campaigns that make a real impact.

Gain an academically informed understanding of corporate social responsibly, including ethical governance, environmental issues and ethical practices within society. You'll review how and why businesses consciously develop their engagement in socially responsible strategies for the ultimate benefit of their stakeholders. Finally, you'll build the skills to successfully develop responsible hospitality businesses and the knowledge required by managers operating in the private, public and third sector.

Combine your creative, academic and professional skills to reach a solution to a task negotiated and agreed on with your industrial placement employer. You'll explore a range of materials and information as you identify and critically analyse a real-life issue and propose innovative solutions to an organisational challenge. This module is undertaken in addition to your industrial placement. It builds on the learning, experience and skills you've gained throughout your studies and your time in industry.

Choose two from the following option modules:

Experiential Marketing

Food & Drink Tourism

Managing Risk for Major Events

Entrepreneurship

Individual Project

Innovative Fundraising

Responsible Hospitality Businesses

Sponsorship in Events

Practical Workplace Solutions

This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree and will extend the length of your course by an additional year.

Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.

#### Fees and funding

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050.

This is the current capped fee for English universities set by the Government. In subsequent years of study, the University may charge any increased capped fee set by the Government.

##### Placement Year

You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.

International 2027

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345.

You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2602.

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### Fees and funding

For students entering in 2027

#### Additional course costs

##### Tuition Fees

Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.

The following are also included in the cost of your course:

* 24/7 Library and student IT support

* Free wifi via eduroam

* Skills workshops and resources

* Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources

* Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app

* Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies

##### Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:

* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are currently covered by your course fees. Please see essential costs below for more info.

In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.

##### Essential Costs

* Replacement DBS Certificate. Should you need a DBS certificate (for your placement/projects/professional practice) and you lose your original, you'll be charged for a replacement.

* Residential visit costs will vary and will be dependent on details and location. Costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.

* Educational visit costs will vary and will be dependent on details and location. Costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.

* Placement locations and experiences will vary throughout the course. You'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs and subsistence.

##### Optional Costs

* Student membership of event industry associations.

* Study abroad option. Costs will vary depending on location, accommodation and travel options.

* Event attendance. Opportunities are provided to attend events beyond the curriculum. Cost will depend on location and ticket price.

* Opportunities may be available to undertake additional qualifications, such as personal license or event safety passport, either directly or through the Event Society/Students' Union.

* During the Professional Event Practice 2 module, you'll be encouraged to plan seed events to cover event start-up costs, travel, etc.

* Course branded sports/leisurewear (prices start from £17.96).

* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/or occupational health (OH) check. The cost of these checks is covered by your course fee, but you'll need to pay for your ID documents to be verified (£12.80 as of August 2025). Your DBS check is valid for the duration of your course. New checks are only required if you have a break in your studies outside of the normal holiday periods. If you misplace your certificate during your studies, you'll be charged £49.50 for a new certificate.

Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations).

Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.

As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus.

Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.

This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.

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#### Scholarships and bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page .

We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.

of students on BA (Hons) Events Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things

National Student Survey 2026

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## Career prospects

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

#### Career Prospects

You’ll graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to build a successful career across the events industry and beyond. Whether you dream of producing major festivals, curating global conferences, or launching your own events business, you’ll have the creative edge and business know-how to make it happen.

Your transferable skills in leadership, project management, and communication will also open doors in marketing, media, and creative industries. Many of our graduates go on to work with their placement organisations, quickly progressing into management and leadership roles — while others choose to take their expertise global or advance to postgraduate study.

Career destinations include:

* Event producer

* Experiential events manager

* Festival or cultural events coordinator

* Wedding and specialist events planner

* Corporate or conference organiser

* Project or operations manager

* Brand experience or content creator

* Talent agent or entertainment booker

* Digital or hybrid events executive

* Sustainability and safety consultant

* Talent manager

* Tour manager

* Volunteer manager

* Venue manager

* Experience manager

### Graduate employment destinations

At Leeds Beckett, equipping you with strong employability skills for your future is at the heart of what we do. Some examples of employers that our BA (Hons) Events Management graduates have found careers at include*:

* ATM Corporate Events

* Fusion Event Hospitality

* Make Events

* Revolution Bars Group

* The Hive London

*Based on data from the past three years (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-24)

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of BA (Hons) Events Management graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 23-24

BA (Hons) Events Management - alumni stories Course alumni Laura shares her experience of studying at Leeds Beckett University.

> I’m working as an events manager for an arts festival, which I’m really enjoying. I got the job through the connections I made at university. They give you so many opportunities to network with events businesses that it puts you in a good position when you graduate.

Lorenza Corner BA (Hons) Events Management graduate

> Our events management degree is about so much more than delivering great events — it’s about developing the critical thinking, creativity and confidence to lead in this dynamic industry. You’ll gain real, hands-on experience with major partners while exploring the wider social, cultural and economic impact of events. It’s an inspiring mix of theory and practice that truly prepares you for the world of work.”

Dr Julia Calver Course Director

#### Dr Julia Calver

Course Director / Carnegie School of Sport

Dr Julia Calver is Course Director of UK Centre for Events Management and Hospitality Business Management courses. Julia worked across the UK in the creative industries, and undertakes consultancy projects as well as holding Director/Trustee positions in the arts sector.

* J.Calver@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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#### Our Graduate Promise

We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.

Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:

* Getting ready to apply for jobs

* Working on your CV

* Interview skills and assessment centres

* Connecting with employers and organisations

We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects

(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).

Find out why...

Visit Beckett Careers

## Student life

At Leeds Beckett your experience is important to us, find out more about what to expect from your time on this course and life at uni.

Many of our courses offer you the opportunity to travel abroad to study or volunteer, you can even do this virtually! Find out more about our global mobility opportunities

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#### Explore Leeds Beckett

Step inside our immersive 360° virtual tour and discover cutting-edge facilities, dynamic learning spaces, and everything our campus has to offer.

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With over 4000 rooms, in a wide range of accommodation types, we know you’ll find the right place for you. Accommodation

At Leeds Beckett our student support teams will work together to give you the help you need, whenever you need it. Student Support

#### Why Leeds?

With great music venues, culture, shopping, and parks - we've got it all. Leeds city centre has been named one of the Best Places to Live in the UK*.

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### Thinking of staying at home for your studies?

###### It’s a great option for lots of our local students

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If you're a US student, our partnership with i2i Soccer Academy allows you the opportunity to study in the UK whilst developing your soccer skills.

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