Bournemouth University

What you'll study

This programme combines practical workshop-based learning with theoretical study to develop the technical, financial and people-management skills required in screen production. Core areas include production planning and scheduling, budgeting and cost control, legal and contract issues, production accounting, health and safety on set, and post-production workflows. You will study modules covering risk management, studio and location operations, resource allocation, and crew management, alongside research methods and a major professional project or dissertation that lets you apply your learning to a real production brief.

Teaching methods typically include seminars, hands-on workshops in production offices and studios, case studies of film and television productions, guest lectures from industry professionals, group production exercises and individual research. Students gain experience with industry-standard production paperwork and software used for budgeting and scheduling, and will work on live briefs or placement opportunities where available.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as film, media, television production, theatre, events, business or a closely related discipline. Equivalent professional experience in production may be considered in place of formal qualifications. Admissions will take into account applicants' CVs and any production-related portfolio or evidence of practical work. International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through a recognised qualification.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of production roles across film, television, streaming, corporate video and live events. Typical job titles include production manager, assistant production manager, production coordinator, line producer, production office manager, locations manager and production accountant. The skillset developed on this MA also supports careers in production operations, post-production and supply-chain roles in VFX and facilities management, as well as freelance production management for independent and commercial projects.

Why study at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University has a well-established profile in media and screen production teaching, with practical facilities, broadcast-standard studios and production suites that support hands-on learning. The programme draws on staff with industry experience and regular guest input from practitioners, enabling close links to production companies and broadcast professionals. The university emphasises employability and practical experience, offering live project briefs, workshop simulations and opportunities for industry placements to build a professional network and a production-ready skillset.