BSc (Hons) Business, Hospitality and Events Management at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Get the business skills and practical experience you need to pursue a career in events and hospitality management. Study with ARU London. Hospitality and events are significant contributors to the UK economy.

Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll assess British and international events management and operations, and how they respond to opportunities, challenges, risks, and limitations. Explore quality management in events, hospitality, and tourism and have an introduction to finance and accounting, involving economic concepts, accounting principles, and mathematics. Year 1: Academic and Professional Skills, Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment, Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Business Finance. Year 2: Managing Human Resources, Sustainability in Career Development, Customer Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality, Principles and Practice of Marketing, Hospitality and Events Management. Year 3: Executing Business Strategy, Contemporary Issues, Live Project, Undergraduate Major Project (Leadership in Practice).

Career pathways

Employers have been directly involved in the design and development of this course. This course also helps you build transferable skills in research, communication, and strategic thinking, with dedicated career support services such as CV workshops and interview coaching.

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Entry requirements

ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, eg BCC. Alternatively, ARU London asks for: Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances. We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience. Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online

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