Masters Degree Description
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
- Learn from media professionals who have expertise and experience of working in the industry
- 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.
Entry Requirements
The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:
- A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject
- Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience.
Student Destinations
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on entertainment, the industry has a renewed appreciation for the vital role this department plays in realising finished projects; Screenskills has identified Production Management as an industry shortage area, so job prospects in this area are currently very good for individuals with the right skills.
Beyond the entertainment industry, production management skills have a broad applicability in areas like event planning and management, and any roles that require strong coordinating or organisational skills.
Module Details
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