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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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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Introduction To TV And Film Freelancing

Introduction To TV And Film Freelancing

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 04 Mar/26 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time Online

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Narrative Directing Analysis

Narrative Directing Analysis

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

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Package Your Film

Package Your Film

Main Campus 11 Mar/26 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2 hours Part-time Online

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Prevent Burnout In TV And Film

Prevent Burnout In TV And Film

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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Script Analysis

Script Analysis

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

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Story Structure

Story Structure

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

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TV and Film Career Growth

TV and Film Career Growth

Main Campus 04 Feb/26 PLACES AVAILABLE Evening session - 6.30pm to 9.00pm 2.5 hours Part-time Online

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TV and Film Career Mapping

TV and Film Career Mapping
Inside Pictures course page link

Workshops

Inside Pictures

The objectives of Inside Pictures have been set in response to continuous changes in the film and television industry, including...

Inside Pictures