Bristol, UWE
Business and Events Management
England, United Kingdom · UCAS NN21
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
NN21
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Course Overview
Business and Events Management at Bristol, UWE in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Hospitality and tourism graduates work in hotel management, events, travel and food & beverage operations for international chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Accor and luxury hospitality groups, as well as tourism boards and destination management organisations.
Student life (indicative)
Bristol is beloved by students for its independent creative scene — street art, independent cafés, great music venues, and easy access to the Cotswolds and coastline.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,000
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
12.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Business and Events Management
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Business and Events Management topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Business and Events Management
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Management
- Business studies
- Hospitality management
- Events management
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
12,000
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Bristol is beloved by students for its independent creative scene — street art, independent cafés, great music venues, and easy access to the Cotswolds and coastline.
- Bristol is beloved by students for its independent creative scene — street art, independent cafés, great music venues, and easy access to the Cotswolds and coastline.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Street food & markets
- Outdoor & nature activities
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Hospitality and tourism graduates work in hotel management, events, travel and food & beverage operations for international chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Accor and luxury hospitality groups, as well as tourism boards and destination management organisations.
- Hospitality and tourism graduates work in hotel management, events, travel and food & beverage operations for international chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Accor and luxury hospitality groups, as well as tourism boards and destination management organisations.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,640/month budget (housing $960, food $340, transport $110) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,640/month budget (housing $960, food $340, transport $110) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.