Events Management

Hone your management skills, think creatively and connect with experts to give you the edge in the evolving world of events management.

Our ba (hons) events management degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. it not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how a business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work. the business school placement team is ready to help. they offer a wide range of services, including employer presentations, advice and placement fairs. but it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placement opportunities, the better.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

By the time you graduate, you’ll probably have a good idea of what area of events you want to go into. whether that’s festivals, sporting events, or more intimate occasions like weddings. some of our graduates use the network they’ve created in manchester to find their first role, while others make the move to london. many students who complete a placement are asked to come back after they’ve finished their studies. our previous students have landed their first graduate roles in a wide range of organisations; including companies managing virtual and hybrid event experiences, agencies with portfolios of blue-chip clients and even buckingham palace. as well as working as event managers, some students become project co-ordinators, account managers and marketing professionals.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: