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 APPLY NOW - Date set with required sign-ups Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Pitch Surgery

Pitch Surgery

Main Campus APPLY NOW - Date set with required sign-ups Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Rewriting - An Introduction

Rewriting - An Introduction

Main Campus APPLY NOW - DATE SET WITH REQUIRED SIGN-UPS DATE SET WITH REQUIRED SIGN-UPS 2 hours Part-time

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Script Analysis

Script Analysis

Main Campus APPLY NOW - Date set with required sign-ups Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Sketch Writing for TV and Radio

Sketch Writing for TV and Radio

Main Campus 12 Jun/24 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Story Structure

Story Structure

Main Campus 22 May/24 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Storytelling for Work and Life

Storytelling for Work and Life

Main Campus 29 May/24 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Writing A Micro Short

Writing A Micro Short

Main Campus APPLY NOW - Date set with required sign-ups Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time

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Writing Scenes - An Introduction

Writing Scenes - An Introduction
Tutor filming with Academy students on location

Workshops

BFI Film Academy

The NFTS is looking for talented filmmakers aged 16-19 years old to join our BFI Film Academy Craft Residential. If...

BFI Film Academy
Inside Pictures course page link

Workshops

Inside Pictures

Inside Pictures is for executives and producers from both industries and is designed to develop the practical knowledge, skills and...

Inside Pictures
TV Drama Writers Academy course link

Scotland Apr 2024 Applications are now closed for 2024 entry 16 weeks Part-time

Workshops

John Yorke Television Drama Writers Academy

The 16 week course will guide you through all the principles, but with particular focus on how they apply to...
John Yorke Television Drama Writers Academy
Prime Video Directors Workshop page link

Main Campus Apr 2024 Application deadline has now passed for April 2024 12 months Part-time

Workshops

Prime Video Directors Workshop

The NFTS is looking for talented filmmakers that are either women, non-binary, transgender (men and women), those from racially diverse...

Prime Video Directors Workshop