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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Events Management
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (optional placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Plymouth Business School
    • School
      School of Tourism and Hospitality
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course NN2V
    • Location
      Plymouth
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​MAKE IT HAPPEN

A dynamic, empathic manager can coax the very best from his/her team to stage a successful event, whether it is tiny and local or magnificent and global.
 
Our degree will draw out those skills, and also develop others in you, enabling you to excel in the exciting and challenging world of events management.
 


​EVENTS MANAGEMENT WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

There is a growing demand for events managers in both the public and private sector who are able to deliver successful and memorable events, from mega-events such as the Olympics to local festivals and art exhibitions. This is a job that is both challenging and rewarding and our course is designed to develop a critical understanding of events and business management.
 

ORGANISE REAL EVENTS

Throughout the course of study there are opportunities to participate in the development and planning of real live events, culminating at the end of your degree in a showcase event.
 
 
 

PLACEMENTS & STUDYING ABROAD

This course offers the opportunity of an optional one-year placement in the events or related industries. It is also possible to study abroad as part of your programme during your second year.
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Copthorne Hotel Event- Staff awards ceremony
Dr. Steve Butts

MEET THE TUTOR DR STEVE BUTTS

Dr Steve Butts is the programme Manager for Events Management. His research interests include events and tourism innovation, evaluation, development, culture and tourism, the surfing subculture, and intercultural communication.  He has experience teaching both in the United States and in the UK.

 

 
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

​"I can honestly say I have had the best 3 years of my life, and the course has many paths to choose from including hospitality, business management, Marketing etc. If you enjoy organising, planning, promoting, or for that matter anything to do with events, then events management is for you. Whether you want to go into corporate events/festivals/charity/exhibitions this course is for you!"

Marina Leadbetter, BSc (Hons) Events Management Graduate

 
Graduates​
​Students at the Welcome Event organised by Events Students
​Institute of Hospitality Accredited

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS​

GCSE: Maths grade C and English grade C plus A level/AS level: 280 points (including a minimum of 140 points from two A levels or a double award). 14-19 Diplomas: accepted – please enquire. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.If you do not have English as a first language you will be required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in listening, reading, speaking and writing).

For further information visitthe course entry requirements page
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​Artwork from Bunker Project organised by Events students