Production Management

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Learn to understand and manage the entire production process, from development and planning, to working on location and overseeing creative post-production work.

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.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.

Fees and funding

Fees are for September 2026 entry. Please check Bournemouth University course website for fees and funding information: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding