Undergraduate Course

BA (Hons) Events Management with Hospitality

How to apply

Overview

The details

Course: Events Management with Hospitality

UCAS code: N8N7

Start date: January 2027

Study mode: Full-time

Duration: 9 months

Location: Colchester Campus

Based in: Edge Hotel School

What is BA Events Management with Hospitality?

BA Events Management with Hospitality is an accelerated top-up degree that builds on prior study in events, hospitality, business or related subjects to prepare you for professional roles in events and hospitality management.

This degree combines academic study with practical experience in real hospitality and events environments. You’ll develop the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to design, plan and manage events while also understanding core hospitality operations such as service, food and beverage, guest relations and venue management. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Why this course

The events and hospitality industries are dynamic global sectors with a wide range of career opportunities. This course is designed to help you refine your professional capabilities through a mix of theoretical insight and practical experience.

You’ll study key areas such as event planning and operations, hospitality service delivery, budget and resource management, business strategy and entrepreneurship. These subjects equip you with a strong understanding of both the creative and commercial sides of managing events and hospitality offerings. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Practical experience is embedded in the programme, allowing you to work in real event and hospitality settings and apply your learning in a professional context. This hands-on exposure enhances your readiness to enter the workforce in roles that demand both operational skill and business awareness. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

The course also emphasises industry engagement, career readiness and professional development, helping you build confidence and networks before you graduate. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Who should apply

Students who have completed a relevant Level?5 qualification and want to complete a full honours degree
Those aiming for a career in event management, hospitality operations or related sectors
Learners who enjoy practical work experience alongside academic study
Individuals looking to strengthen professional skills in planning, service delivery and business strategy

What you’ll learn

Event design and planning: How to develop proposals, brief clients and manage event logistics
Hospitality operations: Insight into service delivery, guest experience and venue management
Business strategy and entrepreneurship: Understanding strategic thinking, innovation and business models in events and hospitality
Resource and budget management: Skills to manage people, materials and finances effectively
Professional communication: Building persuasive communication and presentation skills for client and stakeholder engagement
Research and analysis: Capability to carry out independent research in a hospitality or events context

Your learning experience

Integrated real-world experience: Apply practical learning in hospitality and events settings as part of your studies
Industry-relevant teaching: Learn from educators with professional backgrounds in events and hospitality :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Professional development focus: Build employability skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving
Live event and hospitality projects: Work on real initiatives that reflect current industry practice
Industry engagement opportunities: Connect with professionals through sessions, talks or networking activities

Careers and outcomes

This degree prepares you for a variety of roles in the events and hospitality sectors, including:

Event management: Planning and delivering corporate, private and public events
Hospitality operations management: Overseeing service and guest experience
Venue or conference management: Managing event spaces and facilities
Food and beverage operations: Supporting service delivery and business operations
Marketing, sales and client relations: Promoting services and building client engagement

Employers of graduates from this course

Graduates go on to work with a wide range of organisations in the global events, hospitality, leisure and service industries, including event agencies, venue teams, corporate event departments, hospitality groups, festivals and visitor attractions. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Why we're great.

The first hotel school of its kind in the UK offering experience in a fully-commercial 4* hotel.
Academic teaching that reflects the movements and innovations of the events industry.
Outstanding preparation for employment through innovative combination of professional experience and academic learning

Entry requirements

UK entry requirements

GCSE: Mathematics and English C/4, or equivalent. We can consider OFQUAL regulated Level 2 Functional Skills in Numeracy as equivalent to GCSE Maths C/4. We are able to consider a range of equivalent English language qualifications, including OFQUAL regulated level 2 Functional Skills, Key Skills level 2, literacy units taken as part of the Access to HE Diploma, or a demonstration of the use of English through essay-based subjects at either GCSE or A-level equivalent. Advice on acceptability can be provided, please contact Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

In addition to meeting the English and Maths requirements, applicants for final year entry should hold a Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. business, hospitality, tourism or events)

Additional requirements

All applicants must be aged 18 or over by 31 October 2026 for October 2026 entry.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Sorry, the entry requirements for the country that you have selected are not available here. Please contact our Undergraduate Admissions team at ugquery@essex.ac.uk to request the entry requirements for this country.

English language requirements

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test that we accept.

Details of English language requirements, including UK Visas and Immigration minimum component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here

If we accept the English component of an international qualification then it will be included in the information given about the academic levels listed above for the relevant countries.

Please note that date restrictions may apply to some English language qualifications.

If you are an international student requiring a Student visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications.

What if my IELTS does not meet your requirements?

If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.

Do I need to have achieved an acceptable English language qualification before I apply?

You don’t need to achieve the required level before making your application, but it will be one of the conditions of your offer.

What if the English language qualification I hold, or am taking, is not listed?

If you cannot find the qualification that you have achieved or are pending, then please contact Admissions on ugquery@essex.ac.uk for advice.

What are the requirements for second and final year entry?

Different requirements apply for second and final year entry, and specified component grades are also required for applicants who require a visa to study in the UK. Details of English language requirements, including UK Visas and Immigration minimum component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here

Structure

Components and modules explained

Components

Components are the blocks of study that make up your course. A component may have a set module which you must study, or a number of modules from which you can choose.

Each component has a status and carries a certain number of credits towards your qualification.

Status	What this means
Core	You must take the set module for this component and you must pass. No failure can be permitted.
Core with Options	You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component but you must pass. No failure can be permitted.
Compulsory	You must take the set module for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.
Compulsory with Options	You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.
Optional	You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.

The modules that are available for you to choose for each component will depend on several factors, including which modules you have chosen for other components, which modules you have completed in previous years of your course, and which term the module is taught in.

Modules

Modules are the individual units of study for your course. Each module has its own set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria and also carries a certain number of credits.

In most cases you will study one module per component, but in some cases you may need to study more than one module. For example, a 30-credit component may comprise of either one 30-credit module, or two 15-credit modules, depending on the options available.

Modules may be taught at different times of the year and by a different department or school to the one your course is primarily based in. You can find this information from the module code. For example, the module code HR100-4-FY means:

100

The department or school the module will be taught by.

In this example, the module would be taught by the Department of History.

The module number.

The UK academic level of the module.

A standard undergraduate course will comprise of level 4, 5 and 6 modules - increasing as you progress through the course.

A standard postgraduate taught course will comprise of level 7 modules.

A postgraduate research degree is a level 8 qualification.

The term the module will be taught in.

AU: Autumn term
SP: Spring term
SU: Summer term
FY: Full year
AP: Autumn and Spring terms
PS: Spring and Summer terms
AS: Autumn and Summer terms

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

EG311-6-FY

(15 CREDITS)

View EG311-6-FY on our Module Directory

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

EG208-6-FY

(15 CREDITS)

View EG208-6-FY on our Module Directory

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

EG402-6-FY

(15 CREDITS)

View EG402-6-FY on our Module Directory

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

EG109-6-FY

(15 CREDITS)

View EG109-6-FY on our Module Directory

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

EG500-6-FY

(30 CREDITS)

View EG500-6-FY on our Module Directory

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

Option from list

(30 CREDITS)

View Option from list on our Module Directory

Fees and funding

Home/UK fee

£9,790

International fee

£21,500

If your course has the option to include a placement year or study abroad, and you choose to do so, you will pay the following:

Placement year

20% of your standard tuition fee for that year

Study abroad

Full year abroad

15% of your standard tuition fee for that year

Single term abroad

Standard tuition fee

Scholarships and financial support

There may be scholarships, bursaries or discounts available to help with the cost of this course.

Fees and funding guide

Home/UK fees and funding information

International fees and funding information

What's next

Our events are a great way to find out more about studying at Essex. We run a number of Open Days throughout the year which enable you to discover what our campus has to offer. You have the chance to:

tour our campus and accommodation
find out answers to your questions about our courses, student finance, graduate employability, student support and more
meet our students and staff

Check out our Visit Us pages to find out more information about booking onto one of our events. And if the dates aren’t suitable for you, feel free to book a campus tour here.

2026 Open Days (Colchester Campus)

Saturday 11 April 2026 - April Open Day

Saturday 20 June 2026 - June Open Day

Find out more

Applications for our undergraduate top-up courses should be made through the University of Essex Direct Application form.

You can find further information on how to apply, including information on transferring from another university, applying if you are not currently at a school or college, and applying for readmission on our How to apply and entry requirements page.

Offer Holder Days

If you are an undergraduate student residing in the UK who has received an offer to study with us in January 2025, you will receive an email invitation soon to book onto one of our Offer Holder Days. Our Colchester Campus Offer Holder Days run from February to May 2024 on various Wednesdays and Saturdays, and our Southend Campus Offer Holder Days run in April and May 2024 on various Wednesdays and Saturdays. Offer Holder Days provide the opportunity to meet your department, tour our campus and accommodation, and chat to current students. We appreciate that travelling to university events can be expensive, so we are offering an Offer Holder Day Travel Bursary, allowing you to claim up to £150 as reimbursement for travel expenses. For further information about Offer Holder Days, including terms and conditions and eligibility criteria for our Travel Bursary, please visit our Offer Holder Days webpage.

If you are an overseas offer-holder, you will be invited to attend one of our virtual events. However, you are more than welcome to join us at one of our in-person Offer Holder Days if you are able to - we will let you know in your invite email how you can do this.

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