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 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 MA’s start in January each year, with students based in our Beaconsfield location. 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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Main Campus 12 May/25 Places Available! 10:00am - 5:30pm 10 days Full-time

Cymru Wales 17 Mar/25 10.00am - 5.00pm 10 days Full-time

Leeds Register Your Interest 10.00am - 5.00pm 10 days Full-time

Scotland Register your interest 10am - 5pm 10 days Full-time

Short course

Writing the TV Pilot

Writing the TV Pilot

Main Campus please mail shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to go on reserve list Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Building Confidence and Emotional Stamina

Building Confidence and Emotional Stamina

Main Campus please mail shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to go on reserve list Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Character Development

Character Development

Main Campus please mail shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to go on reserve list Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Comedy Writing Finding The Tone

Comedy Writing Finding The Tone

Main Campus 19 Mar/25 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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How to Get A Job in Television

How to Get A Job in Television

Main Campus 29 Jan/25 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Killer Ideas

Killer Ideas

Main Campus 26 Feb/25 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Narrative Directing Analysis

Narrative Directing Analysis

Main Campus please mail shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to go on reserve list Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Novel Adaptation

Novel Adaptation

Main Campus please mail shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to go on reserve list Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Pitch Surgery

Pitch Surgery