MA Production Management

at Bournemouth University

Core units
 

• Managing Scripted Productions: Develop the core skills and strategies for managing script-based projects, including breakdowns, scheduling, budgeting, casting, location management, health & safety, and managing postproduction. The unit also interweaves sessions on emotional intelligence, collaboration, and conflict resolution. 
• Storytelling: This unit aims to examine concepts of storytelling across audio visual formats, cultures, and production industries. You’ll engage with practice research methodologies to critically engage with a diverse range of narrative forms and approaches.  
• Managing Unscripted Productions: Learn how to adjust script-based production management skills and processes for the unique needs of non-script-based projects like documentaries and reality television. Sessions on Project Management further enhance your skill set and expand your employability. 
• Approaches to Industry: An introduction to key concepts, skills and knowledge you'll need for employment in the media industries. 
• Media Production Masters Project: The culmination of your degree, this unit allows you to craft an artefact that demonstrates the skills you’ve developed across the course. Supervised by an industry professional, you will develop an artefact that can range from production managing a short film in collaboration with other MA Framework students, to a practice-based research project, to a more traditional written dissertation.   

The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:
 

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent
• Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience.

If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow - some based on experience. 

​Additional costs

We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with us, therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:
 

• Laptops, tablets and mobile devices and any software used on personal devices. Access to a personal computer is strongly recommended for your study. If you are experiencing financial difficulty.
• Textbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a large range of textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students’ Union shops stock a wide range of stationery supplies on both campuses.
• Accommodation and living costs. 
• Travel costs to and from the University campus. An annual bus pass can be purchased alongside your rent if you are living in halls of residence/Unilet accommodation or may be purchased separately.
• Travel costs to and from your placement (both in the UK and overseas) if this is part of your course of study. 
• Travel costs for optional field trips, outdoor wear and footwear for mandatory and optional field trips (if applicable).
• Clothing or equipment costs required for your placement if this is part of your course of study.
• SportBU membership.

While all aspects of the programme, including required field trips, are included in the fee, additional, optional or extra curricula activities may be available for which a student contribution is required.

Potential job roles
 

• Production Manager 
• First Assistant Director 
• Line Producer 
• Production Coordinator 
• Location Manager 
• Postproduction Supervisor