Лондонский Университет Риджентс, BA, International Events Management

The programme has four themes:

• Event operations - You will explore the events management industry and the range of approaches to service operations and management
• Business and management - You will gain knowledge and understanding of the essential business functions of marketing, law, human resource management and finance
• Languages and culture - You will have the opportunity to build your international outlook through the study of other languages and cultures and a period of study abroad
• Special studies - A range of elective modules offers the opportunity to extend your main studies in greater depth or to explore more specialised topics related to your potential career destination

You will study a number of core modules to build broad knowledge of business and the events management industry, on top of which you will choose from a broad selection of elective modules.

Some students may be required to complete a module in English language study.

In the first year you will develop your understanding of the industry, followed by a focus on different aspects of events management and their relation to consumers, organisations, cities and countries.

The programme culminates in a major international events management dissertation.

International languages
Speaking more than one language is highly beneficial for working across international boundaries.

You will have the option to study one of nine commercially important languages: Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

Languages are taught with a focus on professional communication skills, which prepares you to succeed in your Study Period Abroad and beyond.

If you are a non-beginner in your chosen language, we will give you a test at registration to determine the level at which you will start: beginner, intermediate or advanced.

(Note: if your level of competence in a language is at native-speaker level, you will not be able to study that language.)

Study Period Abroad
You will undertake a Study Period Abroad (SPA) in Terms 4 and 5*. Your destination will depend on the language you are studying (if you are not taking a language, your SPA will be in English).

The University’s International Partnerships Office will support you before, during and after your SPA.

* The second SPA may be replaced by the Placement Learning Project

Work experience
Work placements are an integral part of the programme and you will complete 30 weeks of work experience alongside your studies.

This provides practical enrichment of your learning, allowing you to test your knowledge in a variety of real-world business and cultural settings.

Such experience is highly valued by potential employers and will significantly enhance your career prospects after graduation. The University’s Careers & Business Relations team can help in finding suitable internships and will support you throughout your placement.

Placement Learning Project
In Term 5 you have the option to embark on a 16 to 20-week Placement Learning Project, replacing one of the study periods abroad.

This will involve working in a host organisation as an intern and team member, offering you the opportunity to gain major experience of a real-world working environment.

To complete the module, you will submit a report, analysing the organisation and reflecting on your experiences working there. Please note: the PLP is undertaken in addition to the 30 weeks of work experience.

The University requires a minimum of three passes at GCE A-level at grade C or above, and five passes at GCSE/IGCSE level at grade C or above, including English and Maths. We also accept equivalent qualifications, including:

• Five Scottish Highers
• Five Irish Leaving Certificates
• International Baccalaureate Full Diploma
• French Baccalaureate
• German Abitur
• Italian Maturita
• US High School Diploma with 3 APs at grade 3 or 2 APs at grade 4
• Swedish Slutbetyg

International students from Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine: High School Certificate+ International Foundation

The BA (Hons) International Events Management will equip you with the essential business knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the industry.

It covers all stages of the events management process, from conceptualising and planning projects, through venue selection, budgeting and marketing, to design, staging and operations management.

The programme has four themes:

• Event operations
• Business and management
• Languages and culture
• Special studies

You will learn to produce creative solutions under pressure and work with different specialists in planning and delivering events of different sizes and complexity.

The international theme is underpinned by the optional study of a language and a study period abroad in Terms 4 and 5. 

You will also complete 30 weeks of industry work experience.

Why choose this programme?

International events management is a fast-growing sector of the global marketing industry and managers must be skilled in handling people, projects and budgets, often across international boundaries.

This programme will equip you with the essential business and skills you need for success, gained through active involvement in live projects in London, the UK and internationally.

Key skills, aims and objectives

Studying for this degree will give you:

• The ability to develop and deliver projects, and manage people, processes and budgets
• An understanding of the role of the international events industry in modern-day commerce
• The ability to apply essential business knowledge in economics, finance, human resources and law to the organisation of events 
• Strong communication, organisational and marketing abilities
• An appreciation of the strategic use of events by many different organisations
• A perspective on the future development of the industry, the key issues and challenges, and your role within it

Future opportunities

The multi-disciplinary nature, practical and international focus of this programme, together with the substantial work experience you will gain, will give you a crucial advantage in the eyes of future employers. 

Our graduates have found a wide variety of work within the international events industry, creating and managing events in fashion, music and sport, as well as for high-profile retail and consumer brands.

Others have gone on to build careers in international hospitality, travel and tourism.

Other potential careers open to you include roles as account managers, marketing and PR managers and small business owners.