Why study MA Production Management at BU? 

  • Foster a network of creative collaborators that will become the foundation of your future career 
  • Analyse the different skills and approaches necessary to manage both scripted and unscripted productions 
  • Develop important soft skills around Conflict Resolution and Project Management that will enhance your ability to manage people as well as logistics 
  • Work across multiple projects to build your CV and hone your skills for an area of the industry looking for fresh talent 
  • Learn in an environment that balances the need for both technical and soft skills in managing productions 
  • Have access to industry-standard Production Management software Movie Magic Scheduling 6 and Movie Magic Budgeting 10.

Work within our Master's Framework

BU’s MA Framework brings together students from across specialisms to work on collaborative production projects across the 1-year degree. Cross-degree collaboration imitates a professional environment in which to hone your production management skills. 

Postgraduate Media Production degrees at BU

Industry links

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 2025, September 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

1 year full-time

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. 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 minimum 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading. For more information check out our full entry requirements.