Overview

By blending theory with the hands-on skills employers look for, this course offered at the University of Surrey will empower you to make an impact as one of the next generation of events professionals. The International Events Management programme will provide you with the specialist knowledge, expertise and skills required to succeed in the rapidly evolving events sector.

Career opportunities

Surrey's international reputation means you'll learn from tutors who’ve worked in the industry, for example in festivals, experiential marketing and brand activation, sports and non-profit events. Your tutors will also introduce you to guest lecturers working in the event industry who give fascinating up to date insights. International events are an exciting, dynamic and ever-changing sector of the global economy, which demand creative problem-solvers. Surrey's International Events Management course and facilities provide an engaging environment in which you can develop and understand the challenges faced by events professionals. The course covers valuable management skills such as business analytics, services marketing and strategic planning, and also includes modules that are designed to help you to graduate with specialist events management skills and knowledge. 94 per cent of Hospitality and Tourism Management postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA). Some of University of Surrey graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:
Conference services and facilities manager

Project manager at an event agency

Senior executive (in destination management services).

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Research Methods

Services Marketing For Events, Tourism And Hospitality

Strategic Planning For Event Managers

Contemporary Issues In The Events Industry

Accounting & Finance For The Service Industry

Research Methods

Pg Live Event Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Event Management View 53 other Masters in Event Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19900 GBP / year

≈ 19900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12400 GBP / year

≈ 12400 GBP / year

Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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