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Event management

Event management

Whether you aspire to organise large-scale conferences, music festivals, sporting events, intimate corporate gatherings or even an esports tournament, our Event Management courses will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the fast-paced world of event planning.

The course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry and we are proud to involve experts in our guest lectures and workshops to directly connect you to the industry. 

Due to our close connections with employers, you’ll be able to gain relevant hands-on experience through a professional placement, work accreditation or part-time employment. With famous event spaces including Wembley Stadium and the Hammersmith Apollo nearby, you will be in a fantastic place to launch your career.

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Event management undergraduate courses

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Our event management course provides essential skills and experience needed to forge a career in the planning and management of events such as conferences, fundraisers, exhibitions, concerts, sports events, festivals, weddings, corporate events, charity events and fashion shows.

You also get numerous opportunities to engage with industry through field trips, live event projects, guest speakers and volunteering at a variety of events.

Event management FAQs

  • What do I need to study an event management course at UWL?

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    You can see the entry requirements for each course on its dedicated page. But if you don’t have enough UCAS points or the right subjects to begin the degree, you may be interested in completing a foundation-year course. All of our event management degrees have a foundation course available. These four-year courses include an integrated year of study to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to proceed to degree-level work.

  • Why choose the University of West London?

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    As one of the biggest events capitals in the world, London is the perfect place to launch your career in this exciting industry and, with our close industry links, we ensure your course in events management is finely tuned to the needs of employers.

    As part of your coursework, you will be involved in planning and organising events; you will learn to effectively bid for contracts, work on client briefs, carry out risk assessments, design presentations and produce reports. You’ll also have opportunities for work-based learning and be able to experience a wide range of events first-hand.

  • What careers are there in event management?

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    By completing one of our event management courses, you will be in a good position to find work in the industry, either in the UK or overseas. 

    Our graduates have gone on to work in areas such as corporate events, exhibitions, gala dinners, festivals, concerts, sporting events, conferences, product launches, roadshows, fashion shows and fundraising events.

    Popular roles include becoming an event manager/organiser, fundraising officer, festival or venue manager, event designer or logistics manager.

    Our Esports Management course equips you to successfully lead in this rapidly growing industry. See the course's study and career progression section for more information.

    Alternatively, you may wish to start your own business or undertake further study.

Jobs for event management graduates

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Job roles

Our event management courses will prepare you for a range of events jobs such as:

  • event manager
  • event organiser
  • fundraising officer
  • festival manager
  • event designer
  • event logistics manager
  • venue manager
  • event and project coordinator
  • event client coordinator
  • event assistant.

By developing your management background in the context of events, you will gain transferable skills to make you an appealing candidate for:

  • international hotels
  • UK hotel and leisure groups
  • restaurant companies
  • museums, galleries and festivals
  • independent hospitality or food businesses.
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Graduate employers

Recent graduates have found employment in events jobs at organisations including:

  • Hilton Hotels
  • John Lewis
  • House of Commons
  • The Treasury
  • Jury’s Inn
  • Legoland
  • Heathrow Airport
  • Fuller's Brewery
  • Compass Group
  • Sofitel Hotels.