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 04 Nov/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 03 Nov/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 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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On Set: The Craft Of The Assistant Director

On Set: The Craft Of The Assistant Director

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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Package Your Film

Package Your 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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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 20 Oct/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 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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TV and Film Career Growth

TV and Film Career Growth

Main Campus please mail shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to go on reserve list 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

Workshops

Creator Cymru Fund

The Creative Wales x NFTS Cymru Creator-Led Funding Programme is a talent development and innovation initiative designed to support 10...
Creator Cymru Fund
TV Drama Writers Academy course link

Cymru Wales Mar 2027 Application deadline 4 Jan 2027 9 months Part-time Blended

Scotland Mar 2027 Application deadline 4 Jan 2027 9 months Part-time Blended

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John Yorke Television Drama Writers Academy

The nine-month course will guide you through all the principles, but with particular focus on how they apply to modern...
John Yorke Television Drama Writers Academy
NFTS Academy course page link

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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

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Short Film | Ffilm Fer | NFTS Cymru Wales

Short Film | Ffilm Fer Cymru is designed for emerging filmmakers who are ready to make their first professionally produced...
Short Film | Ffilm Fer | NFTS Cymru Wales