BA (Hons) Events Management at Canterbury Christ Church University

Create unforgettable experiences with an Events Management degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. Based in Canterbury, a historic and inspiring location, this hands-on course will give you the confidence, skills, and practical experience to plan and deliver successful events of all kinds, from festivals and weddings to international productions and corporate events. You’ll explore the latest trends in digital events, learn how to manage complex budgets and projects, and discover how to engage audiences in creative and meaningful ways.

Faculty: School of Business, Law, and Policing  |  Department: Tourism, Events and Hospitality  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop your project and risk management skills to meet the demands of large scale events. Design creative event marketing strategies that build excitement and engagement. Core modules include Year 1: Introduction to Events, Marketing and Digital Media for the Visitor Economy, Current Trends in Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Accounting and Finance for the Service Industry, Student Success Modules; Year 2: Global Service Excellence, Staging Green Events, Interdisciplinary Modules, Employability Modules; Year 3: Marketing and Creative Placemaking, International Events, Responsible Management and Practice, Research Project: Tourism, Hospitality and Events.

Career pathways

Our employability-focused degree is highly relevant to the creative industries, including arts, sports, music and conference management. Through guest speakers, industry-informed teaching, relevant trips and collaborative learning alongside students on related courses, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your career opportunities.

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