BSc (Hons) International Event Management at University of Surrey

The fast-moving events industry is a critical contributor to the global economy. Our International Event Management degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in this vibrant industry. By blending theory with the hands-on skills employers look for, this course will empower you to make an impact as one of the next generation of events professionals.

Department: Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027 (UCAS N821)  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our International Event Management undergraduate degree prepares you for the dynamic world of managing events. Studying with us, you will gain a wide range of event management skills and experience, including the opportunity to produce You’ll learn from teaching staff who’ve worked on global high-profile events. We work closely with industry partners who help us deliver our modules, allowing you to draw upon their wealth of experience in events and business and start building your all-important professional networks. Year 1 core modules include Services Marketing, Event Operation, Fundamentals of Service Delivery, The Visitor Economy and Business Environment, Financial Accounting in Service Industries, Private Event Design, Business Data Project, Responsible and Sustainable Management in the Visitor Economy.

Career pathways

Our graduates have also gone on to roles at Mash Media, The British Academy, Cannes Lions International Festival, BCD Meetings & Events, Tencent (China), HERO GAMES, LOL Worlds, Trivandi (Middle East), Boombox Group (North America) and Louis Vuitton.

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