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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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

Cymru Wales Jan 2026 Application deadline 18 Jul 2025 16 weeks Part-time

Scotland Aug 2025 2025 places available - Apply now! 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
NFTS Academy course page link

Workshops

NFTS Academy

The National Film and Television School is looking for talented filmmakers aged 16-19 years old to join our NFTS Academy...

NFTS Academy
Prime Video Directors Workshop page link

Main Campus May 2025 Applications are now closed for May 2025 entry 12 months Part-time

Workshops

Prime Video Directors Workshop

The Prime Video Directors Workshop is a groundbreaking 12-month course designed specifically to increase the number of people from historically...

Prime Video Directors Workshop