BA (Hons) Events Management at Leeds Beckett University

Curiosity creates unforgettable experiences. At Leeds Beckett, you’ll explore how events spark ideas, influence change, and connect communities worldwide. The UK Events Industry is a global powerhouse — and you can be part of it.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Sport  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Creative Event Marketing (Semesters 1 & 2), Event Planning (Semester 1), Staging Safe Events (Semester 1), Finance & Revenue Management (Semester 2), Professional Event Practice 1 (Semesters 1 & 2). Year 2 core modules: Event Law, Leadership & Talent Management, Experience Design, Event Production, Professional Event Practice 2. Year 2 options include Corporate Events & Hospitality, Festival & Music Management. Year 3 core modules: Event Lab, Strategic Management for Events, Consultancy Project. Year 3 options include Experiential Marketing, Food & Drink Tourism, Managing Risk for Major Events, Entrepreneurship, Individual Project, Innovative Fundraising.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to build a successful career across the events industry and beyond. Whether you dream of producing major festivals, curating global conferences, or launching your own events business, you’ll have the creative edge and business know-how to make it happen. Roles include Event producer, Experiential events manager, Festival or cultural events coordinator, Wedding and specialist events planner, Corporate or conference organiser, Project or operations manager, Brand experience or content creator, Talent agent or entertainment booker.

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