Faculty: Faculty of Media and Communication. This one-year full-time Master of Arts (MA) program provides comprehensive training in managing the entire production process within the film, television, and broader screen-based media industries. The curriculum covers development, planning, budgeting, scheduling, working on location, and overseeing creative post-production work. You will learn to manage both scripted and unscripted productions, developing crucial soft skills such as conflict resolution and project management. The course offers access to industry-standard software like Movie Magic Scheduling 6 and Movie Magic Budgeting 10. A unique aspect is Bournemouth University's Master's Framework, which brings together students from across 7 specialisms (including Scriptwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, and Post Production Editing) to work on collaborative production projects. This cross-degree collaboration imitates a professional industry environment, allowing you to hone your production management skills through practical application. The program culminates in a Media Production Master's Project, where you can choose to production manage a short film, undertake a practice-based research project, or a traditional written dissertation, supervised by an industry professional. The Department of Media Production has close ties with various industry professionals and organisations, ensuring courses are up-to-date and relevant. The course is accredited by the International Moving Image Society (IMIS).

Career options for graduates are strong within the dynamic film, television, and broader screen-based media industries. The program equips students to succeed in a variety of production roles, leveraging the university's state-of-the-art equipment across its modern campuses and strong industry links. Graduates are prepared for roles such as: Production Manager, Line Producer, Production Coordinator, Location Manager, Post Production Supervisor, and First Assistant Director. Beyond the entertainment industry, the strong project management and organizational skills developed are highly transferable to event planning and management, or any role requiring strong coordinating abilities. Graduates have gone on to work for leading production companies and media organizations, including the BBC and Double Negative. The emphasis on practical experience and industry understanding makes graduates highly competitive.

Bournemouth University is recognized as the largest centre of professionally-based higher education for the media and communications industries in the UK. The Faculty of Media and Communication provides state-of-the-art equipment across its modern campuses, including industry-standard TV studios, green screen facilities, and post-production suites. The university's unique Master's Framework fosters a highly collaborative and industry-replicating environment, allowing students to specialize while working on real-world projects with peers from other disciplines. The Department of Media Production maintains close ties with various industry professionals and organizations, with all courses accredited by the International Moving Image Society (IMIS). While the Business School's AACSB accreditation is a general university quality indicator, the direct benefits for this MA program are its industry-experienced staff and the networking opportunities within the media sector, including engagement with organizations like RTS, BAFTA albert, and EVCOM.