Full-time Courses

Full-time Courses

Explore our full time courses below! When you join the National Film and Television School, you will receive world class tuition, unrivalled links to industry, networking opportunities and study within state-of-the-art facilities, elevating you to the highest level in your chosen pathway.

Boost your employability and get set for success as we prepare you for a rewarding career in film, television and games where our credits tell the story.

Master's

Ready to focus on one specialism? Explore our extensive range of MFA and MA courses and gain a competitive edge by spending two life-changing years at one of the world’s best film schools.  

Our two year MFAs start in January each year, and our one year MAs start in either January or September, with students mainly based in our Beaconsfield location (with a few exceptions). Please check individual course pages for further information. Applicants can come from a range of backgrounds, including undergraduate study or have 3-4 years of relevant industry experience.

Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page has more information to help you, including entry requirements.

Diplomas

Our full time Diplomas are all about building your creativity and are dedicated to giving you the specialist skills and opportunities needed for an outstanding career in the exciting screen sector.

Courses start in either January or September and range in length from 12-15 months – please check individual course pages for further information. Applicants can come from undergraduate study, or alternative qualifications with impressive portfolios, a creative track record and proven interest in the subject. All full-time Diplomas are delivered from our Beaconsfield location.

Certificates

Our innovative full-time certificate courses are practice based and vary from 8 weeks to 9 months. They are delivered across all our locations in the UK.

Applicants must be 18 or over to apply, should have a good general education, a passion for the field and an eagerness to pursue a career within the industry.

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Cinematography course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Cinematography

This highly practical course explores the many ways in which the cinematographer participates in the collaborative process of translating screenplays...

Cinematography
Composing for Film and Television course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Composing for Film and Television

We offer a tailored curriculum adaptable to our students’ individual needs, with access to individual music suites, recording sessions with...

Composing for Film and Television
Directing and Producing Science and Natural History course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Last few places available for January 2026 MFA-2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Directing and Producing Science and Natural History

Train to make your own films, and receive guidance from industry experts through workshops and exclusive masterclasses (including the world-renowned...

Directing and Producing Science and Natural History
Directing Animation course page link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Directing Animation

The course encompasses both the artistic and commercial worlds of animation - our graduation films have won some of the...

Directing Animation
Directing Documentary course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Directing Documentary

You'll develop the vital skills of both directing and collaboration, as you work with students in other specialisms to make...

Directing Documentary
Directing Fiction course page link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Directing Fiction

Collaborate with students across the School as you make several films and work on practical projects, putting into practice the...

Directing Fiction
Editing course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Editing

This course encourages you to look at your craft as part of the whole process of film and television production...

Editing
Film Studies, Programming and Curation course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Application deadline 20 Nov 2025 MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Film Studies, Programming and Curation

You’ll learn about the practicalities of film exhibition in a wide range of environments, and how this intersects with other...

Film Studies, Programming and Curation
Games Design and Development course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Application deadline 6 Nov 2025 MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Games Design and Development

We have a ‘games innovation’ ethos, giving you the opportunity to create complete games in a unique environment, collaborating with...

Games Design and Development
Producing course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Producing

As a student on the MFA Producing course, you will produce at least three short films to industry standard, with...

Producing
Production Design course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Production Design

You’ll learn in a fully equipped design studio, where you’ll be designing for live action shoots, using traditional and digital...

Production Design
Screenwriting course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Screenwriting

The voice of the individual screenwriter is at the heart of our course. You’ll be taught by working screenwriters, producers...

Screenwriting
Sound Design for Film and Television course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MFA - 2 Years Full-time In person

Masters

Sound Design for Film and Television

At the NFTS, you’ll get to work in industry-standard facilities and learn all aspects of audio post-production, developing the techniques...

Sound Design for Film and Television
Digital Animation for FIlm and Games course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Application deadline 20 Nov 2025 MA - 1 Year Full-time In person

Masters

Animation for Film and Games

Animation is where imagination is transformed into movement, character, and story. On this course, you’ll learn how to breathe life...
Animation for Film and Games
Assistant Directing course link

Main Campus Sep 2025 Applications are now closed for 2025 entry MA - 1 Year Full-time In person

Masters

Assistant Directing and Floor Managing

The NFTS has recently made some exciting changes to this course. Our A Fresh Take page tells you all you...

Assistant Directing and Floor Managing
Cameras for TV Production course link

Main Campus Jan 2026 Last few places available for January 2026 MA - 1 Year Full-time In person

Masters

Cameras for Television Production

The NFTS has recently made some exciting changes to this course. Our A Fresh Take page tells you all you...

Cameras for Television Production
Colour Grading student working

Main Campus Jan 2026 Last few places available for January 2026 MA - 1 Year Full-time In person

Masters

Colour Grading and Finishing

The NFTS has recently made some exciting changes to this course. Our A Fresh Take page tells you all you...

Colour Grading and Finishing
Creative Business course link

Main Campus Jan 2027 Applications are now closed for 2026 entry MA - 1 Year - Beaconsfield/London Full-time In person

Masters

Creative Business

We are currently restructuring this course to a 1 year MA. Full details, including course outline will appear here soon...

Creative Business
Directing and Producing Television Entertainment course link

Main Campus Jan 2027 Applications are now closed for 2026 MA - 1 Year Full-time In person

Masters

Directing and Producing Television Entertainment

We are currently restructuring this course to a 1 year MA. Full details, including course outline will appear here soon...

Directing and Producing Television Entertainment
Location Sound course link

Main Campus Sep 2025 Applications are now closed for 2025 entry MA - 15 months Full-time In person

Masters

Location Sound Recording for Film and Television

The NFTS has recently made some exciting changes to this course. Our A Fresh Take page tells you all you...

Location Sound Recording for Film and Television