BA (Hons) Event Management with year in industry in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Why pursue an event management degree with a placement year at Solent University? Develop expertise in the dynamic global events industry while mastering the art of designing, executing, and overseeing impactful events that drive social, cultural, and economic progress. Course overview Our BA (Hons) Event Management program immerses you in the vibrant world of events, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to accelerate your professional growth. Over three transformative years, you'll evolve from assisting at events to fully managing productions, creating memorable experiences that benefit communities and economies alike. The curriculum prepares you for diverse career paths, from organizing festivals and trade exhibitions to coordinating civic functions, sports events, weddings, and conferences. Learn from industry-experienced academics and practitioners with extensive professional networks spanning local, national, and international events. Benefit from our alumni mentorship program, connecting you with graduates now thriving in various event industry roles. Beyond classroom learning, you'll access guest speaker sessions, participate in university-hosted events, and pursue numerous work placement opportunities. Study in Southampton, a premier events destination on England's south coast. The placement year enables you to apply your first two years' learning in a professional setting, gaining invaluable industry experience before graduation. Placement year Opting for the placement year version of this course allows you to spend a year working in the industry between your second and final year. Who is this program designed for? This program suits aspiring event professionals from all academic backgrounds. Our students share a common enthusiasm for event creation and management, regardless of their prior experience. We welcome international students seeking to study this global industry at a UK institution, as well as mature students looking to formalize their event experience through academic qualification or transition from other career fields. Career prospects Graduates leave equipped with versatile skills for numerous career opportunities, including managing festivals, exhibitions, civic functions, major sporting events, weddings, and conferences. Our alumni have secured positions with leading organizations like Festival Republic, Hemming Group, British Sailing, Camp Bestival, and Sony Music Entertainment. The program's emphasis on transferable skills also enables graduates to excel in marketing, project management, business development, and media sectors. Many pursue postgraduate studies or launch their own ventures.