Brayford Pool
3-4 Years
N820
The BSc (Hons) Events Management programme seamlessly integrates practical skills and theoretical foundations, immersing students in the dynamic world of events. Emphasising event design, live operations, sponsorship, and entrepreneurship, the curriculum provides a holistic understanding of the industry. Alongside this, students can gain foundational business, management, and leadership skills crucial for success in the field. Coverage of legal frameworks, risk management, and health and safety promotes a comprehensive grasp of event operations. The programme nurtures critical thinking, challenges norms, and exposes students to invaluable industry insights. Through hands-on experience in live event planning, students are able to develop the fluidity required to excel in the evolving events landscape. This interconnected approach, coupled with business acumen, prepares them for success in the competitive and ever-changing field of events management.
Hands-on experience with live events throughout the year
Subject area ranked 3rd overall in the UK*
Choose your own pathway with optional modules
Opportunities to study abroad
Benefit from industry insights through guest lectures, workshops, and field t
Graduates working at Samsung, Hilton, Ocado, and Printworks London
*Guardian University Guide 2025 (out of 49 ranking institutions)
In the first year, the BSc (Hons) Events Management programme offers an exploration of the dynamic world of events within the global business context, integrating foundational business modules.
Transitioning into the second year, the course sharpens its focus on event planning, design, production, and operations, with an emphasis on resource management and legal considerations. Students can delve into a comprehensive analysis of events, considering sustainability, diversity, inclusivity, and technology as integral lenses.
As the journey progresses into the final year, students have the exciting opportunity to apply their acquired skills to live events and engage in critical reflection. Through optional modules, the program allows for a tailored experience, enabling students to align their coursework with specific career aspirations in the vibrant field of events management.
Join us as four Events Management students share their journey at the University of Lincoln on graduation day! Discover why they recommend BSc (Hons) Events Management and how it prepared them for the dynamic world of events.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.
The degree program embraces a wide range of assessment types to cater to different learning styles. These may include individual or group presentations, visual poster presentations, written reports, essays, portfolios, practical work collections, projects, and live event demonstrations. Additionally, written examinations in certain module settings provide a comprehensive evaluation method for a well-rounded assessment of students' knowledge and skills. This approach not only accommodates diverse learning preferences but also equips students with a versatile skill set for real-world applications.
The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research (ATLAS) membership recognises institutions that are committed to teaching excellence and outstanding research in tourism and events management. Membership is open to institutions and professional bodies with educational, research, or professional interests in tourism, leisure, and related areas. ATLAS members include 1,400 researchers and teachers at 148 universities and research institutes, across 45 countries.
The course is recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), which is a professional organisation for anyone working in tourism destination management. TMI’s recognition scheme provides an assurance that a course meets a set of criteria, benchmarks, and standards aligned to the needs of the broadly-defined tourism sector. This enhances the relevance of courses and the future employment prospects of graduates.
Full-time students have the option of a year-long professional practice placement after the second year, providing real-world experience. A Placement Year Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and beyond. Students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs. Completion leads to a BSc (Hons) Events Management (with Professional Practice); without the placement, it's a BSc (Hons) Events Management.
An optional year abroad is available for full-time students between the second and third years. Successful completion results in a BSc (Hons) Events Management (International Study Year). A Study Abroad Tuition Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and beyond. No extra tuition fee is payable to the host university, but students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs. Travel grants and an overseas rate maintenance loan may be available for eligible students from Student Finance. The University’s Global Opportunities Team can provide further support and guidance.
Students can take an optional field trip during the course. On these trips, you may visit cultural landmarks, engage with partner universities, and experience events within each country. Previous destinations have included Dublin, Prague, Budapest, and Sri Lanka. You can also take part in optional study visits throughout the course to events and exhibitions. Supported by members of the teaching team, the trips and study visits can help to enrich course content and provide an added set of experiences. Students may be asked to contribute to the costs of these trips, as a percentage or in full.
I loved every minute of my time studying at Lincoln! The course covered many different, exciting, and informative subjects, and the support and guidance throughout my time studying here was exceptional. I couldn’t have asked for a better course to study.
Alicia Buckberry
BSc (Hons) Events Management
The degree is designed to cultivate responsible practitioners poised for success in both events and broader business contexts, nationally and internationally. Through career-focused activities, students are equipped to assume diverse roles in the ever-evolving events industry, such as event coordinators and managers, meeting planners, exhibition organisers, wedding planners, venue managers, and more. Furthermore, our alumni have demonstrated versatility by excelling not only in traditional event settings but also as event professionals within various other sectors. They have secured positions at esteemed organisations, including BCD Meetings & Events, Warwick Castle, Festival Services, Ocado, AELP, RNN Group, Samsung, Worcester Bosch, Liz Hobbs Groups, Hilton, Ocado, and Printworks London.
Lincoln International Business School works with students and organisations to enhance the contribution of business to society. For students, that means developing their business skills and knowledge to improve their career readiness.The University of Lincoln is a member of AACSB, a global nonprofit association connecting educators, students, and businesses to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.
104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit.
T Level: Merit.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points.
International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall.
GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, EPQ etc.
We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages:
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
https://www.lincoln.ac....andacademicstudyskills/
The University of Lincoln's International College also offers university preparation courses for international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements. Upon successful completion, students can progress to Bachelor's study at the University of Lincoln. Please visit https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/internationalcollege/ for more information.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. To help support students from outside of the UK, we are also delighted to offer a number of international scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50 per cent of tuition fees. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
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