Overview
Want to learn what it takes to run a large-scale event like the Olympics?
The UK’s growing events industry has created a demand for qualified professionals. As well as developing your analytical and critical skills and knowledge of current trends, the course will give you hands-on experience in pitching and delivering events. From bookkeeping, to project management, this course will give you the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the events industry.
Our course equips you for employment in this ever-expanding sector and you will be taught by a qualified and dynamic team of research-active staff. 100% of our Events Management students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course. (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023)
What's more, you'll have the option to study overseas in year two including a year in North America or Canada. This will give you the opportunity of living and experiencing a different country and culture in the safe environment of a university.
Events Management accreditation
Small business charter
My course offers both study content and invaluable industry experience, so I feel I will be well prepared for work after University, and achieve success in the world of events planning.
HarrisonEvents Management student
Entry requirements
Qualification type |
Grades |
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A Levels |
BBC |
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BTEC |
DMM |
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Access |
15 Distinctions and 30 Merits |
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International Baccalaureate |
29 Points |
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Combinations |
A combination of qualifications totalling 112 UCAS points |
GCSE Mathematics grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent also required.
Find out more information about entry requirements.
International students
Find out about IELTS requirements. Depending which country you're from, there may be specific entry requirements. Check your country to see if this is applicable to you.
If you have any questions about entry requirements for this course, please contact our Course Enquiry Team.
112
UCAS Points
Module information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules in your second and third year. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
How you’ll learn
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions. You will typically have around 12-14 contact hours per week depending on what modules you select.
Seminars in smaller groups will enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures. In addition, you will meet with your academic personal tutor.
All programmes are informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops and seminars.
Your module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.
For the final year individual study/research project in year three, you will undertake independent research. You will work under the supervision of a member of the course team. You will meet with your supervisor regularly.
Your overall workload typically consists of 12-14 contact hours, depending on what module you take. For each 20-credit module, your study time is about 10 hours a week. During the duration of the residential filed trips, the work load will be more intense, as these modules are mostly done during the trip.
The lecturing team consists of highly qualified academics. They have a range of expertise and experience. Many members have staff have worked in the tourism industry and this enables them to bring industry relevant knowledge to their lectures.
All our team members either hold a doctoral, masters and/or teaching qualifications. They have experience in delivering research-informed teaching. Most members of staff are widely travelled and come from or have lived in a variety of countries, making them ideal to teach the subjects in tourism. You should note members of the teaching team might change.
Studying Events Management at CCCU will provide you with valuable experience and practical opportunity to stage a sustainable event. Our highly qualified and research-active academics team is keen to work with you to develop your knowledge and skills as a future Event Planner and Manager.
Dr Ken AduheneCourse Director.
How you’ll be assessed
Throughout your course you will be assessed using a range of methods including written assignments which could be an essay, business report or portfolio, Academic Blogs, Time-Constrained Assessment based on a case study, Reflective Logs, as well as presentations and project work.
In some modules you will also be assessed through exams. You will experience individual assessment as well as group work. In year three you will produce a dissertation on an events topic of your choice. A supervisor will be appointed to help guide you through the process.
Your future career
This degree is highly relevant to the creative industries, including arts, sports, music and conference management, enhancing the range of employment opportunities available to graduates. The degree is related courses to enable students to capitalise on the breadth of expertise and research available. Events graduates have gained places on national graduate placement schemes and secured employment in public and private sector events management roles. Our graduates have become events coordinators and managers at different venues or hotels.
I loved my time at CCCU as a mature student doing the Events Management degree. I am now working in the charitable sector full time as a Fundraising, Events and Volunteer Coordinator running all sorts of event from Black Tie Dinners, Community events, Children's events, Concerts & Challenge events and manage a team of over 100 volunteers. The experience that I gained at CCCU together with my own volunteering within the industry have given me a solid base of experience and expertise upon which to build and grow as a professional within the events sector.
SarahFundraising, Events and Volunteer Coordinator at Strode Park Foundation
Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.
Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
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- For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk
Awards
Many members of the teaching team are nominated for a Golden Apple Award each year. Students nominate members of staff who, during their course, have made a positive impact on them and/or their studies. Some members of staff have been nominated several times. Our students also have the opportunity to receive awards as part of their studies.
Recent annual sponsored student awards:
Best Tourist Student – The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE)
Best Student Research Project – Canterbury City Tour Guides
Best Tourism or Event Marketing Report – Shepherd Neame
Best Student – Section of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Annual Student Conference
The Annual Student Conference is now in it's 9th year. Speakers from across the sector offer their knowledge, experience and insight into the challenges, issues an opportunities in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events industry. Topics explored such as sustainability, covid bounce-back, resilience, running a tourism business, the visitor economy amongst others.
“The topics discussed in the workshops were really helpful. They were broken down for me so it was easier to digest and understand. We tackled things I didn't know before like referencing and the e-library. It really eased my transfer from college to uni.”
Megan, Graduate
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The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.
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