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BA (Hons) Events Management at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This BA (Hons) Event Management degree is highly practical and provides you with a perfect blend of core management and specialist event management knowledge and skills to be successful in the industry. You will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures and events, organise live events and participate in course related study trips. A unique and focal aspect of the course is the opportunity to gain real world industry experience and build strong industry links through the development of your Industry Experience Portfolio (IEP).

Faculty: Aberdeen Business School  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January (Entry via International College); September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will begin to develop your knowledge and understanding of business and events through general business and specialist event modules. You will learn how to scope and design an event, from event vision through to planning and executing the event itself and start building your Industry Experience Portfolio (IEP). You will develop your management knowledge by studying advertising communication and consumer behaviour modules.

Career pathways

Event Management graduate employment prospects are wide-ranging and diverse. You can specialise by event sector, for example, business events (conference/meetings, exhibitions, incentive travel, corporate hospitality); music festivals and cultural events; concerts, theatres and performance arts; sporting and spectator events; charity and fundraising events; party and wedding planning; and community events.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: BBCC GCE A Level: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 IB Diploma: 26 Year 2 entry QS/SQA Advanced Higher: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects) GCE A Level: BBC Minimum Entry Requirements Year 1 entry The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BCC/CCCC to include English or a written subject requiring the use of English. Applicants from Partner Colleges Entry to Year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a relevant Events Management HNC. Entry to Year 3 may be possible for students who have completed a relevant Events Management HND. Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result. Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. International Students International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University. UCAS code: N820.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,570 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: January (Entry via International College); September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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