MSc International Events Management

We have designed this course alongside event industry practitioners to give you a practical and managerial approach to building your professional skills and to provide you with many opportunities to gain valuable experience in the events industry. Taught modules include live experiential activity and client-based consultancy projects, which give opportunities to network with industry. External visits and guest lectures give you the opportunity to develop a strong grasp of business and events culture.

Your studies will have an international focus to reflect the global nature of this industry. Our department has many well-established international collaborative partnerships, which will enrich your student experience. Our international research activities and projects will create new opportunities for research through your engagement with employers.

Rise with Manchester Met

Rise is a programme available to all students at Manchester Met giving you the opportunity to earn practice credits on your degree through employment-enhancing activities. During your studies you can collect points for the activities you engage in and if you engage in enough activity you could receive recognition on your degree transcript.

Postgraduate students can get involved in activities such as project work, research internships, workshops, volunteering and certifications. For example, you could gain certifications with the likes of Microsoft, Adobe and the Project Management Institute free of charge. Not only are these fantastic to have on your CV but they are also transferable to a wide range of careers.

All Rise activities are organised according to themes of Digital Capabilities, Self-Effectiveness, Sustainability, Internationalisation, Enterprise and Civics. Completing a number of activities within a certain theme will also earn you micro-accreditations in the form of Digital Badges.

To find out more about what Rise has to offer, visit their website.

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in any subject.

International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international

English Language Requirements

We require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.