Bachelor in Events and Experience Management

You will study on Lord Mayor's Walk, a York St John campus just outside the city's medieval walls with York Minster in view. The university holds a TEF Gold award for Student Experience, and this catalogue lists 21 of its degrees, taught across its York and London campuses.

This program in Events and Experience Management is designed for students who are passionate about creating memorable experiences in the events industry. Over three years, you will gain a solid foundation in event planning, management, and marketing. This program is ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and seek to make a significant impact in the events sector.

Throughout your studies, you will explore various subjects such as event design, project management, and customer experience. The curriculum includes practical components, allowing you to engage in real-world projects and internships. This hands-on approach equips you with the skills necessary to adapt to the fast-paced nature of the events industry and prepares you for future challenges.

Graduates of this program can pursue various job titles, including Event Manager, Experience Designer, and Event Marketing Specialist. You may find opportunities in diverse sectors such as corporate events, festivals, and hospitality. The skills you acquire will also be transferable to roles in marketing, public relations, and project management, opening doors to a wide range of career pathways.

York St John University sits on Lord Mayor's Walk, a historic campus just outside York's medieval city walls, with a view of York Minster. It has around 7,000 students and staff across its York and London campuses. York offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees; London teaches mostly postgraduate courses, with a handful of undergraduate top-up options.

How tuition works

Most of the degrees listed here cost £12,100 a year for international students. Five programmes with laboratory, clinical or placement-heavy teaching cost £14,900: Biomedical Science, Diagnostic Radiography, Counselling and Mental Health, and the two English Language and Linguistics degrees. You are guaranteed a place in University accommodation for your first undergraduate year if you apply by the deadline, and York St John awarded more than £1.1 million in scholarships and bursaries in the 2023/24 academic year.

York

You will be based in a city YouGov named the UK's most popular in 2025, two hours from London by train and home to around 200,000 people. Its medieval walls, York Minster and independent shops are on your doorstep. York St John holds a TEF Gold award for Student Experience, and 93% of students rated teaching staff positively in the 2025 National Student Survey.