New Postgraduate Event Management Programme Launching in February 2026

The Event School London has announced the launch of its new Postgraduate Events Programme, a six-month postgraduate alternative designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced, career-focused training in event management.

Launching on 16 February 2026, the programme leads to the ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Event Management, an Ofqual-regulated qualification recognised at academic Level 7, the same level as a UK master’s degree. The programme has been developed for those who want to progress or reposition their careers without waiting for a traditional September intake.

The new postgraduate programme reflects The Event School London’s long-standing commitment to practical, face-to-face education rooted in industry practice. Delivered in London, it offers an applied alternative to conventional postgraduate study, with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking, leadership development and real-world relevance.

In addition to the regulated Level 7 Diploma, students complete four Event School London electives, allowing them to explore or specialise in areas such as corporate events, luxury events, festivals, sports events or weddings. The programme also includes the school’s professional start-to-finish CPD-certified Diploma in Event Management, providing hands-on training in planning and delivering events from concept through to completion.

This combination ensures graduates develop both postgraduate-level strategic capability and practical application skills, equipping them to operate confidently within a competitive global events industry.

The programme is open to UK and international applicants and is aimed at graduates, career changers and professionals who are ready to move into more senior, specialist or strategic roles within events, hospitality and related industries.

Applications for the February 2026 intake are now open.

To support the launch of the programme, a limited number of Founding Students Scholarships are available for the first cohort. These scholarships offer fee support to early applicants who are ready to progress their careers through this postgraduate alternative. Scholarship applications close on 31 December, and early application is encouraged due to limited availability.

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About ATHE

ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education) is a UK-based awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. ATHE specialises in qualifications across business, management and professional disciplines and works with approved centres globally.

ATHE qualifications are recognised for their academic rigour and vocational relevance, with Level 7 qualifications positioned at the same academic level as UK master’s degrees on the national qualifications framework.

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About The CPD Certification Service

The CPD Certification Service is an independent accreditation body that certifies professional development and training programmes across a wide range of industries. CPD certification recognises high-quality, structured learning that supports professional practice and career development.

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About Event School London Electives

Event School London Electives are specialist learning components designed to complement regulated qualifications and support individual career pathways within the events industry.

Electives allow students to explore or specialise in areas such as corporate events, luxury events, festivals, sports events and weddings, providing applied learning and professional context alongside formal qualifications.

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