Events Management BA (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Events Management BA (Hons) at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Tourism, Transport and Travel
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Tourism, Transport and Travel at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £26000 | £18000 - £24000 | £21000 - £28500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Tourism, Transport and Travel
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22910 | £20830 | £24369 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19839 - £26189 | £16042 - £26488 | £18552 - £31827 |
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Course Description
Events Management is a modern, fast moving profession which offers variety and career satisfaction.
Countries all over the world are recognising the importance of events, resulting in international opportunities for graduates in this field. Consider the importance of the following events in terms of economic value and job creation – the Commonwealth Games, T in the Park, London Olympics, the Ryder Cup and the London Marathon.
Many learning opportunities will be made available to you throughout your degree, including the opportunity to organise live events, participate in course related study trips and compete for industry-sponsored prizes. Where equivalent courses are available, you will also have the exciting opportunity to study abroad for one semester with one of our partner International institutions.
The perfect blend of specialist event management modules will allow you to develop the skills required by employers in this industry.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Events Management BA (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 30% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Events Management BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £5660 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £5660 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £5660 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5660 | year 1 |
| Wales | £5660 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5660 | year 1 |
| International | £15860 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
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