Clearing 2025: Discover a Smarter Route Into the Events Industry

The Event School London
Aug 3
4 min read

Looking for a Course During Clearing? Think Beyond University.

Clearing isn’t just a second chance - it’s a strategic opportunity to take a different path.

If you’re exploring Clearing 2025 and considering what’s next, now is the perfect time to ask:

Do I want three years of theory? Or one year of industry-ready training and real-world opportunity?

At The Event School London, we offer a premium alternative to university: full-time diploma courses designed to fast-track your entry into one of the world’s most exciting, creative and fast-moving industries - events.

Whether you’ve finished Sixth Form, completed your A Levels or BTECs, or you're rethinking your university plans or looking for a highly practical postgrad option - or even considering a career change, our 1-year vocational course provides a direct, practical and inspiring route into the events sector.

Why Choose Events? Why Now?

Events are everywhere—conferences, festivals, luxury weddings, brand activations, sporting tournaments and global exhibitions. The industry demands professionals who are agile, creative and ready to lead.

If you’ve been thinking about business, marketing or media courses, but want something with more energy, real-world relevance and career clarity, then event management could be your ideal fit.

Hear from event professionals about why they chose the event industry.

Highly Practical - Experiential - Hands on

A Career-Focused Education Designed for Immediate Impact

Our flagship Higher Diploma in Event Management is a full-time, one-year course based in London’s Royal Docks - one of the capital’s most iconic event locations.

This is not classroom learning for the sake of it. It’s hands-on, practical, and taught by event professionals who work with global brands, live events, and high-profile experiences.

You’ll graduate not just with a diploma, but with:

Real project experience through live event planning
A professional portfolio ready to share with employers
Exclusive access to industry internships and work placements
Networking opportunities with London’s event leaders
Personalised career coaching and interview preparation
A qualification employers respect and actively seek

Who Our Courses Are For

School leavers who want to bypass the traditional university route with a highly practical course that will have them starting work sooner
Gap year students who want to build skills and explore a career path with purpose
Graduates in related subjects like marketing, hospitality, business or design looking to specialise
Career changers seeking a dynamic, people-driven profession
Anyone considering creative or vocational courses in London with strong industry connections

Build Your Future From the Heart of London

London isn’t just our location - it’s your classroom, your network, your launchpad.

As a student at The Event School London, you’ll study in the capital’s most forward-thinking event venues, attend major exhibitions and industry showcases, and work on real events alongside top-tier professionals.

You’ll live the city—and learn from it.

What You Won’t Need: A Three-Year Degree

Our Higher Diploma allows you to:

Complete your course in just 12 months
Pay one year’s fees and one year of London living costs (instead of three)
Start working in the industry much faster than university graduates
Gain employer-valued skills without unnecessary academic theory

And with payment plans for British and Irish Applicants (and UK residents or work permit holders), and potential access to scholarship opportunities, our courses are designed to be more accessible than you might expect.

Answers to Your Clearing Questions

Is it risky not to go to university? Not if you’re choosing a recognised, employment-focused alternative. Our graduates are working across the UK and globally in roles many university graduates would envy.

Will I get a job without a degree? 93% of our graduates are working in the event industry (student outcomes survey June 2025) often within weeks! Our courses are built for employment outcomes, not just qualifications.

Do employers recognise diplomas? Yes—especially when they come with practical experience, professional insight and a portfolio of real work.

Will I miss out on the 'university experience'? You’ll have a different kind of experience - more focused, more personal, and entirely career-driven. Many students say it was the most transformative year of their lives.

How do I know if this is the right fit for me? If you want to learn by doing, work with people, create real experiences, and get hired faster - this is your path. You can talk to our admissions team or book a video call to find out more.

Hear from our students and graduates about their learning experiences or career success