Discover the art of successful experience creation as you benefit from a mix of teaching and hands-on practical experience, developing the ability to think fast and be highly responsive.

Learn from award-winning live event professionals including Global Agency of the Year 2023 and key industry partner, EMC3. EMC3 work closely with our programme team to ensure teaching remains relevant, helping you appreciate the realities of working in tomorrow’s event industry, as well as delivering up-to-date insight into sustainable event planning and delivery, and the production of immersive experiences.

There are some fun and creative assignments to get stuck into. For example, one group planned out an imaginary horror weekend as part of an assignment in year one and had a lot of fun creating their own promotional video!

We work closely with the sector to maintain a strong focus on modern event management, including sustainability, technology, and entrepreneurship. Our collaborations enable us to bring in many successful industry speakers.

Explore an array of extracurricular opportunities that will help strengthen your network and skills and put your knowledge to practice before you graduate.

You get access to a lot of chances for volunteering, with a large number of opportunities to attend real events. This is the fastest route to being a super event organiser because you learn how the theory applies in practice.

If you are entrepreneurially minded, take part in the National University Business Challenge. Want to make a difference? Join our Enactus society, organising worthwhile projects for society.

There is an option for an international field trip in your second year, as well as regular field trips to experience events in action.

We are a caring and friendly university. Your team is fun, lively and super supportive ready to help you work through any academic and personal challenges.

Co-creating an event is a bit like magic, from the moment you start to think through the initial ideas and plan it out, to the thrill of watching your audience live your vision.

There is a steep learning curve in the events industry, and it can take several years to get the skills you need. The experience you gain across all event disciplines on this course, and your involvement in actually running events, often fast tracks your career once you enter the events sector.

Learn about imagineering events, where you imagine an event and then work out how to make it happen using the different elements, expertise and experience at your disposal.

This course teaches you everything you need to know to organise successful events of any size, scope, or budget. Consider the project management, people, logistics, marketing, financial and legal aspects of this vibrant sector.

Enjoy working on live events from the first year, getting actively involved and truly appreciating the theory you learn.

Whatever career you go into, you’ll have a practical grounding in every aspect of business because each event is its own project and encompasses so many disciplines.

Develop your own strategies for success with a supportive team committed to helping you find your path, assisting you by providing several learning options, one-on-one tutoring, and other resources. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you are encouraged to enter the ‘Flare Ignite’ annual competition (win funding, support and training for your idea) and there are a ton of other CV-enhancing opportunities available.