Course Essentials
Welcome to Events Management at Canterbury Christ Church University. We would like to start by congratulating you on being accepted onto our course and hope that you are looking forward to enjoying the next three years making new friends and studying for your degree. The semester does not start for a while and we know that you will have a lot to do to prepare. We also recognise that coming to University is going to be a big lifestyle change and there will be lots of new experiences, including the exciting overseas field trip early in 2027. We hope that we can make this transition as easy as possible for you and we can't wait to meet you in September.
Richard Pole
Course Director
Your Teaching Timetable
Teaching for your course will begin w.c 21 September 2026.
To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course.
View your first semester teaching timetable.
On a mobile device, click the arrow next to “Search” at the top right of the page to view your timetable.
If your course is taught in groups, the overview will show activities for all groups. You will only need to attend sessions for your allocated group.
Once teaching begins, your individual timetable and group allocation will be available in MyTimetable provided you have completed online registration and created your computing account.
| Your Semester 1 Modules |
| Introduction to Events |
| Marketing & Digital Media for the Visitor Economy |
| Success Modules - you will complete 3 of these 5 credit modules* |
*Success Modules
Your Journey to Success at CCCU is a compulsory success module. You'll then choose two more Success modules from a choice of eight.
These modules are completed online (asynchronous learning) and are not timetabled, so they won't appear in your teaching timetable.
Key dates
Academic Calendar: Semesters
View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2026-27 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.
Welcome
Welcome Week is your opportunity to settle into university life and become part of the BA (Hons) Events Management community.
You'll meet your lecturers and fellow students, explore the campus, and take part in a range of activities designed to help you feel confident and prepared for the start of your studies.
You'll also be introduced to the course structure, university facilities, and the support available to help you succeed.
Attending Welcome Week is highly recommended, as it provides the foundations for your academic journey and helps you build friendships and professional networks from day one.
It's also a chance to ask questions, familiarise yourself with university systems, and discover the exciting opportunities available throughout your degree, including live projects, field trips, and industry engagement.
Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)
From the start of your course, you'll be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) who will support you throughout your time at CCCU. Your PAT is there to help you make the most of your university experience, offering guidance on academic progress, personal development, and future career planning.
They can also signpost you to specialist support services, ensuring you have the help and encouragement you need to achieve your goals and make the most of your time at university.
Getting started
Your Course
Teaching on the BA (Hons) Events Management course combines academic study with practical application. Through a mix of lectures, workshops, seminars, live projects, creating events, and industry engagement, you'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, manage, and deliver successful events.
Most teaching takes place on campus, with online resources and interactive learning activities supporting your studies throughout the year.
The first few weeks of the BA (Hons) Events Management course are designed to help you settle into university life while introducing you to the exciting and fast-paced world of events.
You'll meet your lecturers and fellow students, explore the different sectors of the events industry, and take part in interactive activities that develop teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Early modules will introduce key event concepts and contemporary industry trends, giving you a strong foundation for your studies and future career.
As you build confidence, you'll engage in practical tasks and collaborative projects that reflect real-world event planning and management.
You'll also become familiar with the support available at CCCU and start developing the academic and professional skills that will help you succeed throughout your degree.
During your first year you will study:
Semester 1
Introduction to Events
Marketing & Digital Media for the Visitor Economy
Success Modules – 3 x 5 credit module
Semester 2
Current Trends in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Accounting and Finance for the Service Industry
Trips
During your course you'll have the opportunity to take part in some of our residential field trips.
Your Must Do Tasks
Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student.
Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.
Pre-course reading
Please enjoy your summer and I look forward to seeing you in September. In the meantime, you can explore the current issues in the events industry. Familiarise yourself with the industry news, policies and trends. With the impact of the pandemic, think about the growth of technology and hybrid events and their impact on the future of the events industry.
Here are some texts that you may also find useful:
- Ferdinand, N. and Kitchin, P. (2021). Events management: An international approach. 3rd edition, Sage Publishing.
- Raj, R., Walters, P. and Rashid, T. (2017). Events management: principles and practice. Sage.
International student success programme
International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.
Contact details
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