About BA (hons) Event Management in Solent University (Southampton)
The course offers more than a great qualification – by the time you graduate you also have a strong CV and a varied network of industry contacts that will serve you well in the future.
Our practical approach means you will be responsible for producing and managing events throughout your time at Solent, with these event projects firmly embedded in the curriculum.
And our in-house event management agency, Solent Works, is entirely student led – providing you with opportunities to build a portfolio of real-world work experience that potential employers will find attractive.
You will also have the chance to meet a range of industry practitioners, thanks to the course’s strong ties to the wider industry – many will be guest speakers in your lectures and workshops, while networking opportunities and site visits will broaden your network of industry connections and potential employers even further.
Combining theory, practical experience and the latest industry best practice, this essential course is a great step towards becoming that indispensable manager who is at the heart of every event.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 19 in each individual component
- or equivalent.
Solent University (Southampton) Highlights
Type of Institution |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Endowment |
0.81 million GBP |
Number of campuses |
One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary) |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
83% |
Graduate Job Rate |
93.9% |
International Fee |
13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP |
Type of Academic Programs |
Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses |
Mode of Program |
Full time |
Average Graduate Salary |
18,000 GBP a year |
Research Income |
0.2 million GBP |
Solent University, United Kingdom Application Process
Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.
- Undergraduates have to apply through the UCAS application, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.
- Students have to fill up the application form, pay the application fee of 30 GBP and upload all supporting documents.
- Student class profile –
- Total number of students – 8800
- Non-EU students – 5%
- Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors’ degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.
- The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the U.Kstudent visa (for international applicants)
English Language Test Scores
International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.
Test |
Required Score |
IELTS |
UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component),
PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking) |
TOEFL iBT |
UG-80, PG-92 |
TOEFL Writing |
UG-19, PG-22 |
TOEFL Reading |
UG-19, PG-19 |
PTE |
U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component),
PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Solent University, United Kingdom Fees and Expenses
The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,
Category |
Tuition Fees Per year |
Foundation Course |
11,660 GBP |
Bachelor’s Degree |
13,260 GBP |
Higher Diplomas and Certificates |
13,260 GBP |
MBA |
15,900 GBP |
MSc |
14,300 GBP |
MA |
13,260 GBP |
PG research |
13,260 GBP |
The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,
Type of Rooms |
Charges per week |
Superior en-suite |
146 GBP |
Large Superior en-suite |
156 GBP |
Standard en-suite |
136 GBP |
Large Standard en-suite |
146 GBP |
Non-en-suite |
111 GBP |
Large Non-en-suite |
125 GBP |