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1 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of Central LancashireProgram Overview
If you’ve already studied events, hospitality, or tourism at foundation level and want to take your expertise further, this one-year top-up degree is a perfect next step. You’ll dive into the latest trends in event management, build your creativity, and graduate with the tools to lead in this fast-paced, global industry.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1 (Top-Up Year)
This intensive final year brings everything together—experience, insight, and innovation. You’ll explore Contemporary Issues and Future Horizons in Events, where you’ll examine the social, economic, and environmental forces shaping the events industry today and tomorrow. In Tourism, Hospitality and Events Graduate Innovation and Creativity, you’ll be encouraged to push boundaries, developing new ideas and solutions for real-world challenges in events. Finally, the Independent Project lets you deep-dive into a topic that matters to you, showcasing your ability to research, think critically, and deliver professional-level work—great preparation for your career or further study.
Focus Areas
Event management, innovation, creativity, independent research, global trends, sustainability, professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
Creative thinking, critical analysis, research and planning, problem solving, professional communication, event design, industry awareness.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This course is part of UCLan’s Tourism, Hospitality and Events subject area, which is a member of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME), Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), and the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE)—giving you strong industry connections and a recognised standard of quality.
Reputation (Employability Rankings)
UCLan is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies (Complete University Guide, 2025) and 96% of students rated academic support highly (National Student Survey, 2024).
UCLan strongly promotes hands-on learning and industry engagement:
Industry Projects and Simulations: Students work on live event projects in partnership with local businesses and organisations, gaining valuable practical experience.
Internships and Placements: Opportunities exist with companies in corporate events, hospitality, and entertainment sectors, allowing students to apply theory in professional settings.
Student Societies and Competitions: Students can join societies related to event management, hospitality, and business leadership, participating in competitions that foster teamwork and innovation.
International Exposure: The program encourages participation in global events, exchanges, and industry visits, offering insight into international standards and best practices in event management.
UCLan provides dedicated support for career readiness through its Careers and Employability Service:
Career Guidance: Assistance with career planning and progression into the events and hospitality sectors.
Professional Development Workshops: Covering CV writing, interview preparation, and networking strategies.
On-Campus Networking Events: Opportunities to meet potential employers, industry leaders, and alumni.
Employability:
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Event Manager, Conference Coordinator, Festival Organizer, Corporate Hospitality Manager, and Digital Event Specialist. Many alumni have progressed to positions in top UK and international companies, event agencies, and cultural organisations.
Further Academic Progression:
Graduates may choose to pursue postgraduate studies such as a Master’s in Event Management, Business Administration (MBA), Hospitality Management, or International Business, further enhancing career prospects in leadership roles within the sector.
IELTS - 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5TOEFL - 80 with minimum subscores of : Reading 10 Listening 10 Speaking 17 Writing 19Academic qualifications: Higher National Diploma: Pass overall in Events Management or Hospitality and Events Management OR Foundation Degree: Pass in Events related subject areaA one-page statement explaining your motivations for choosing Facilities Management, your professional goals, and why UCLan appeals to you. A document outlining your academic achievements, extracurricular leadership, work or volunteer experience, and any relevant skills. Event ManagerConference CoordinatorFestival OrganizerCorporate Hospitality ManagerWedding PlannerExhibition ManagerTrade Show CoordinatorVenue ManagerDigital Event SpecialistSponsorship ManagerFundraising/Event Campaign ManagerEntertainment CoordinatorTourism and Leisure Event ManagerCommunity Event OrganizerSports Event ManagerMarketing and Promotions Executive
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