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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Scotland 06 Oct/25 Application deadline 8 Sep 2025 10 weeks 10 weeks Part-time Blended

Short course

Writing Continuing Drama

Writing Continuing Drama

Main Campus 15 Sep/25 Places Available! 10:00am - 5:30pm 10 days Full-time In person

Cymru Wales 16 Mar/26 10.00am - 5.00pm 10 days Full-time Online

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

Scotland 03 Nov/25 Application deadline 20 Oct 2025 10am - 5pm 10 days Full-time Online

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 Online

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Actors - Get Serious About Your Acting

Actors - Get Serious About Your Acting

Main Campus 24 Sep/25 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time Online

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Becoming A TV And Film Runner

Becoming A TV And Film Runner

Main Campus 03 Dec/25 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time Online

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How To Craft Winning Pitch Decks

How To Craft Winning Pitch Decks

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

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How to Get A Job in Television

How to Get A Job in Television

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

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Intensive Short Film Workshop

Intensive Short Film Workshop

Main Campus 28 Jan/26 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time Online

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Killer Ideas

Killer Ideas

Main Campus 08 Oct/25 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time Online

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Narrative Directing Analysis

Narrative Directing Analysis