MA Event Design and Management at University of Westminster

Programme overview

A course designed for people entering or progressing in management-level careers in event management, taught in London with access to its venues and major sporting and cultural events.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time day/evening also offered) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Consultancy Project, Event Experience Design, Leadership for Event Professionals, Rethinking Events, Live Event Project Management, Global Events, Crisis Management and Resilience for Tourism and Events, Designing Event Spaces and Places, The Social and Cultural Value of Community Events, Digital Marketing and Innovation, Public Relations and Reputation Management and Social Media and Content Marketing.

Career pathways

Graduates work in event management in Britain and internationally, including corporate events, conferences, exhibitions and trade shows. Roles include event organiser, event project manager, event marketing executive, conference centre manager, event destination manager and event risk manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Exceptionally, an applicant without these formal qualifications but with considerable work experience in the conference or events industry may be accepted at the discretion of the Course Leader. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,315 a year (2027/28). UK fee per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). International fee per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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