MSc International Events Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A master's in international events management covering global trends and the hands-on skills needed to lead in the events industry, with optional work placements. The school is a member of the Association for Events Management Education.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Management | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Intake: September and January intakes (start date 2027) | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits: 100 credits of compulsory modules (Managing Cultural Dimensions of the Global Business, Contemporary Issues in International Events Management, Destination Marketing, Research Skills for Professional Practice, Event Experience Design and Management), one 20-credit option (Developing Quality Destinations, Contemporary Global Issues in Hospitality, Entrepreneurial Decision Making, or Professional Practice with a 15-day placement) and a 60-credit project (Dissertation, Enterprise Project, Consultancy Project or Internship Project).

Career pathways

Roles including global events manager, conference executive, festival stage manager, corporate events specialist, sports events coordinator, hospitality manager, wedding planner and project manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree from an approved degree-awarding body at 2:2 or above, or a non-graduate qualification deemed of satisfactory standard for postgraduate admission. Applicants without such qualifications are assessed through interview and, where necessary, references; non-graduates whose qualifications marginally fall short may be compensated by at least two years in a responsible position relevant to the master's degree. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Applicants complete an application form and are sometimes interviewed, face to face or by telephone. Applications are made directly to the university.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: September and January intakes (start date 2027)

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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