Course Overview

If you are looking for a career in the fun, fast-paced events industry then this course is for you. Focus on an area that most interests you – tourism, hospitality, leisure or sport – and this degree will give you the skills and understanding you need to open the door to an exciting future.

The course combines academic study with actual business practice, working on real-world case studies and briefs during practice weeks. You also have opportunities to volunteer for events staged at the University and beyond.

Begin with a general introduction to events management and progress to specialist options and a close focus on planning, staging and managing events. Specific study areas may include consumer behaviour; marketing; tourism and events; sport events; and risk and crisis management.

The University of Bedfordshire is a member of the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), which represents universities in the UK that are leading providers of tourism programmes.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A level passes at C or above

At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma

At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma

A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator.

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

• English language requirements

  The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

  UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

  Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions