Faculty: Faculty of Media and Communication. This one-year full-time Master of Arts (MA) program is designed for aspiring producers who want to develop creative ideas and gain the practical skills needed to bring film and television projects to fruition. The curriculum covers the entire production process from conceptualisation and development through to funding, "making it happen," and selling creative ideas. Key units include: "Storytelling" (examining narrative forms across audio-visual formats), "Approaches to Industry" (providing essential skills for employment in the media industries), "The Producer's Development Process" (learning how to transform an initial concept into a 'fundable', 'makable', and 'watchable' product, including idea generation, treatment development, and collaboration with writers and directors), and "'Making it Happen': Selling Creative Ideas" (focusing on project viability within the financial landscape and developing pitching skills). The program culminates in a "Media Production Master's Project," where you create a complex project to showcase your abilities as a producer. You'll work in a production office environment designed to mirror industry practice and have opportunities to collaborate with students from other MA film and television courses (e.g., Directing, Scriptwriting). The course is accredited by the International Moving Image Society (IMIS), signifying its industry relevance and preparation for careers. Opportunities with RedBalloon, an award-winning professional production unit based in the Faculty of Media and Communication, provide additional practical experience.

Career options for graduates are strong within the competitive film and television industries, benefiting from Bournemouth University's practical approach and industry connections. The program equips you for a variety of production roles and to enter the industry as independent filmmakers. Graduates have gone on to prosper in careers with cutting-edge production companies and media organizations, including the BBC, Double Negative, and LoveLove Films. Potential roles include: Producer, Assistant Producer, Production Coordinator, Post Production Coordinator, TV Researcher, Development Executive, Production Manager, and roles in commissioning, distribution, or independent filmmaking. The skills developed—such as originating and developing creative ideas, enhancing communication for funding, critical understanding of the producer's role, and reflecting on impactful projects—are highly valued in the dynamic media landscape. Graduates are also prepared to spearhead meaningful projects with social impact.

Bournemouth University offers state-of-the-art equipment across its two modern campuses, providing an immersive and industry-relevant learning environment. Its Faculty of Media and Communication is recognized as one of the UK's largest centres for professional media in Higher Education, with close ties to various industry professionals and organizations, ensuring courses are current and teach relevant skills. The Faculty is a full UK member of CILECT (The International Association of Film and Television Schools), fostering a global outlook. While "work placement opportunities for every undergraduate student" is mentioned in your shortlist, the postgraduate MA programs, including this one, offer extensive practical project work, collaboration with industry-standard professional units like RedBalloon, and strong industry links, providing valuable real-world experience. The Business School's AACSB accreditation points to a wider university commitment to high standards. Located in a friendly seaside town on England's southeast coast, it offers a good balance of professional study and quality of life, only two hours from London.