Why study MA Post Production Editing at BU?

  • Comprehensive learning and facilities: Work in state-of-the-art edit suites (including Media Composer, Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve) with extensive Editshare network support
  • Accreditation and AVID certification: Graduate with an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, and enhance your employment prospects with our AVID Learning Partnership and optional AVID Certified User status
  • Collaborative production projects: Collaborate with a group of UK and international students from the Master’s Framework working on an average of 6 to 12 narrative short films throughout the year. Possible entry level roles you will learn to support your holistic development as an Editor include: Script Supervisor, DIT, Data Wrangler and Editing Assistant
  • Gain real-world skills that mirror industry practices: Work in a supervised learning environment with industry professionals to gain hard and soft skills needed to be competent, resilient and flexible in a fast-changing media environment
  • Hands-on experience with RedBalloon: Potentially gain practical experience with RedBalloon, an award-winning professional production unit, working on real projects for clients such as The National Trust, enhancing your CV with professional credits
  • Renowned guest speakers: Learn from industry experts such as Hollywood Screenwriter Misan Sagay and Film Director Justin Edgar, enriching your education with invaluable insights and networking opportunities. 

Find out more about the content of this course.

Postgraduate Media Production degrees at BU

Graduate with an accredited degree

Graduate from an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, awarded to practice-based courses that best prepare students for a career in the industry. 
 
Within the Department of Media Production, we have close ties with various industry professionals and organisations, ensuring our courses are always up to date and teach you the most relevant skills and techniques. Find out more.

Key information

Next start date:

September 2024, September 2025

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

1 year full-time

Accreditations:

International Moving Image Society (IMIS)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading. For more information check out our full entry requirements