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Why Sunderland for Events Management

Turn your love of planning events into a career with our business events and esports courses. You’ll visit venues in the UK and abroad, and gain experience during a placement year. Also, you'll build industry contacts through our partnerships and the Hospitality Mentor Programme.

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  • 1stOur Event Management courses are 1st in the north-east for teaching satisfactionGuardian University Guide 2025
  • 2ndOur Business and Management courses are 2nd in the UK for student satisfactionComplete University Guide 2026
  • 6thOur Business, Management and Marketing courses are 6th in the UK for student experienceThe Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Esports facilities

Our Esports Simulation Suite supports both competitive and casual gaming. You can test event ideas, develop strategies, or host games. The suite gives you access to industry-standard platforms and high-spec equipment. It has 10GB bandwidth for smooth play, streaming, and event simulations.

Dynamic lighting helps set the mood and you can adjust it for different games or events. This creates an immersive space that improves the player experience. It also supports the creative and theoretical learning in our esports courses.

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Screens, chairs, and equipment in the Esports LabCorsair Elgato esports and streaming lab
Multiple screens and a steering wheel set up in front of a chair in the Esports LabCompetition immersion in a motion racing simulator
A close-up of a throttle in the Esports LabTactile flight controls during dog fights
Lights and equipment in the Esports LabLiquid cooled i9s with RGB iCUE lighting
Screens and chairs in the Esports LabFull Corsair PC suite with 10GB network
Esports Lab equipmentTake control as a 747 or Warthog pilot

Field trips

As part of your course, you’ll visit a variety of venues and events. These trips take place locally, across the UK, and even abroad. These trips help bring your learning to life. Our north-east location lets you explore coastlines, countryside, and cities. Our recent field include the Stadium of Light, Edinburgh, and the Utilita Arena.

Exterior of the Stadium of Light

Placements

Both of our Events Management courses offer the option to take a placement year. You can gain real-world experience and boost your career prospects. We’ll support you every step of the way, from finding a placement to staying in touch while you're there. It’s also a great way to make industry contacts that could lead to future job opportunities.

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North East Hotels Association (NEHA)

We’ve started the Hospitality Mentor Programme with the North East Hotels Association (NEHA). It connects our Events Management students with experienced hoteliers from top hotels. This is a great way to build your network. You’ll learn from professionals with successful careers. You’ll also see the different career paths and decide which direction you want to take.

Managers from some of the north-east’s top hotels talking with students at the University of Sunderland
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Following graduation, I started a temporary position as Events Administrator at Isuzu UK, and within three months, I was made a permanent member of staff and progressed to Events Coordinator. I've since been promoted to my current position as Events and PR Executive.

Alexander Taylor

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