Course Essentials
Welcome to the MSc International Events Management course, and congratulations on beginning this exciting new chapter of your academic journey at Canterbury Christ Church University. My name is Dr Ashika Kalubadanage and I am the Course Director for the programme. We are looking forward to meeting you and supporting you throughout your studies. I will first meet you during your induction session, where we will introduce the course structure, expectations, and the support available to help you succeed.
Ashika Kalubadanage
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 trimester 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 Trimester 1 Modules |
| Experiential Event Design |
| Strategic Resources Management and Marketing |
Key dates
Academic Calendar: Trimesters [15 Week]
View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2026-27 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.
Welcome
We look forward to meeting you during Welcome Week.
Welcome Week is an important opportunity for you to familiarise yourself with the course, meet your lecturers and fellow students, and gain an understanding of the university systems and support available to you.
We strongly encourage you to attend all Welcome Week activities, as they will help you settle into university life and prepare for your studies.
You will also be introduced to your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), whose role is to support your academic progress, personal development, and overall student experience during your time at the university.
Getting started
Your Course
During your first trimester, you will study the following modules:
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Experiential Event Design
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Strategic Resource Management and Marketing
The teaching team will be Dr Jane Lowell, Chiara Orefice, Dr Shola Osinaike, and Dr Ashika Kalubadanage.
Teaching will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and practical learning activities.
Most sessions will take place on campus, supported by Blackboard for learning materials and resources.
VR headsets will also be used in some sessions to provide immersive and interactive learning experiences related to events environments.
As part of your learning experience, you will take part in several field trips and industry visits, including destination visits and participation in activities such as organising light shows. You may also take part in UNESCO site visits.
These activities will help you gain practical insights into events and experience management.
During the first few weeks, you will be introduced to the course structure, teaching methods, assessment expectations, and key concepts related to events management.
You will also have opportunities to meet your lecturers and fellow students
Blackboard
Blackboard will be your main virtual learning platform. You will use it to access lecture slides, assessment information, reading materials, announcements, and assignment submission links. Therefore, it is important to check Blackboard and your university email regularly before and during the course.
To help you prepare
Before starting the course, it is recommended that you complete relevant Learning Skills Hub sessions, particularly those related to academic writing, referencing, critical thinking, and digital skills.
Students should also ensure they have access to a laptop or computer with reliable internet access to support their studies and online learning activities.
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.
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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