Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £9,535 for the course
International/EU: £17,155 per year -
How long will I study?
1 Year
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Where will I study?
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What is the UCAS code?
AA05
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When do I start?
September 2025
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Course summary
- Top up your current qualifications to honours degree level.
- Specialise in events management in the leisure industry.
- Graduate with sought-after, specialist skills alongside well-rounded academic knowledge.
- Learn the specific skills needed to create memorable event experiences, demonstrating business value for employers and clients.
This course allows you to top up a HND, foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant subject to a honours degree in event and leisure management. You'll work on real events and discover the roles that multi-purpose leisure and sporting venues play in the sector, graduating as an employable specialist with widely sought-after expertise.
We're looking for talented people to join our BSc (Hons) Events and Leisure Management (top up) course. If you have a passion for the subject, you could benefit from one of 15 Dean's Scholarships, valued at £6,000. You can apply if you are starting the BSc (Hons) Events and Leisure Management (top-up) course in September 2024. To find out if your are eligible and to apply click here.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Our award-winning lecturers have years of professional experience in different sectors of the events industry. They’re actively involved in applied and impactful research. So, you’ll be able to understand the latest trends in events and leisure management and apply your knowledge to the design and delivery of live events – all making you stand out to employers.
You can learn more about our students’ work and experiences on our Instagram account.
You develop your skills through a combination of seminars and workshops, by attending lectures and by completing projects. International and national field trips, site visits and work with external organisations enhance your engagement and understanding of the complexities and challenges of operating in the international events and leisure industry.
Other methods used include:
- Lectures, seminars and workshops
- Problem-solving exercises
- Case studies
- Individual and group presentations
- Directed learning activities
- Industry guest speakers, field trips and site visits
- Attending or volunteering at live events and festivals
- Independent study and group work
You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of the events industry – such as experience design and the latest trends and issues in events and leisure management. You’ll have the opportunity to gain a specialist understanding of different event sectors including outdoor events, sporting, and cultural events. You’ll gain strong foundations in core business management skills – such as marketing and research. With these skills, you’ll develop into a career-ready and well-rounded event and leisure professional.
We believe you learn best when you engage with the industry and sector first-hand. You’ll gain a rich and well-developed understanding of the complexities, challenges and rewards of operating in the global events industry.
- Access to specialist support services to help with your personal, academic and career development
- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars, and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
- Industry-specific employability activities such as projects and networking opportunities
Course leaders and tutors
Nana Nyarko
Senior Lecturer - Events ManagementMy current teaching responsibilities span all levels in both the undergraduate and postgraduate Event Management courses in the Sheffield Business School at Sheffiel … Read more
Applied learning
Live projects
As part of this course, you will undertake a large consultancy based project worth 40 credits where you will design a solution to a real world event leisure-based problem.
Work experience
You have access to work experience opportunities across various event sectors (including the leisure sector) available from an online portal updated in real time, with roles ranging from local charity events to international festivals in Europe. Your modules will also feature visits in and around the region.
Field trips
There will be an opportunity to join field trips and site visits during the course that enhance your learning and given a practical application to knowledge gained in the classroom.
Networking opportunities
Our links with industry mean you’ll be able to engage with a wide range of guest speakers from across the events industry. Guest speakers have included Martin Green of Eurovision 2023, Birmingham2022 Commonwealth Games, Hull City of Culture 2017, London 2012 organising committee (LOCOG), Simon Graveling of Athens 2004, London 2012 and Sochi 2014,Arther Forbes-Whitmore from Ticketmaster, Lucy Kinsella from Festival Republic, Simon Read (Event Producer) from Ashfield Meetings Experiences and Jon Hughes from KPMG.
You’ll also benefit from our membership with the Association of Events Management Educators and National Outdoor Events Association. Since 2002 we’ve developed an impressivetrack record of forming tomorrow’s leaders in Events Management – with successful alumni working across the globe. Our graduates regularly return to share their career stories andevents expertise.
Future careers
The UK events market size was valued at £61.5 billion in 2018 and Projected to reach £114.8 bn by 2032 (Allied Market Research, 2023).
Our graduates have successful events careers in many sectors – including event agencies, food and drinks companies, law firms, telecommunications companies, technology providers, marketing agencies, healthcare providers, travel companies, education institutions, museums, galleries and hotels.
This course prepares you for a career in:
- Events agencies
- Outdoor and sport events management
- Wedding and luxury events management
- Business event management, exhibitions and conferences
- Fundraising events
- Venue finding and management
- Festivals and music events
- Events client management
- Event project management
- Experience design
- Experiential marketing
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
Our students learn and develop their events management skills in our events spaces and specialist facilities on campus and gain work experience in the community through a wealth of partner venues and events in Sheffield and the surrounding area. Including The Leadmill, Sheffield City Hall, and Tramlines Festival.
We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities to help you study how and when you want. This means 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students.
Entry requirements
All students
Normally one from:
• A HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject, with an overall merit profile from year two modules.
• Equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Final year
Compulsory modules
Academic And Professional Development
Leisure And Events Business Simulation
Managing Outdoor, Sporting, Cultural And Creative Events
Research Project
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students studying full-time in 2025/26 is £9,535 for the course. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. Students on this course will be eligible for a £6,000 scholarship towards their tuition fees. For further information on the scholarship visit https://www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees-scholarships-and-discounts/events-management-scholarship
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Event management courses (PDF, 266.2KB)Legal information
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