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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Casting course link

London Sep 2026 Application deadline 28 May 2026 24 weeks Part-time Blended

Certificate

Casting

This blended learning Certificate course is supported by the CDG (The Casting Directors' Guild of Great Britain & Ireland). From...

Casting
Create X Connect course page link

Certificate

Create x Connect

BBC and YouTube have partnered with the National Film and Television School to design and deliver three cutting-edge training programmes...
Create x Connect

Scotland Apr 2026 Applications for 2026 intake are now closed 6 months Part-time In person

Certificate

Documentary Storytelling

The world of documentary storytelling is dynamic, varied, and creatively demanding, requiring a broad range of skills to effectively contribute...
Documentary Storytelling
Filmmaking course link

Main Campus Oct 2026 Application deadline 7 May 2026 6 months Part-time Blended

Certificate

Filmmaking

This 6-month course is mainly online, every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning over Zoom, and includes five days of practical...

Filmmaking
Indie Games Development course page link

Main Campus Oct 2026 Application deadline 7 May 2026 6 months Part-time Online

Certificate

Indie Games Development

This fully online course will enable you to create your own video games, make you feel ready to launch your...

Indie Games Development
Intimacy Coordination course page link

North May 2026 The application deadline is Sunday 12th April 6 Months Part-time Blended

Certificate

Intimacy Coordination for Film and TV

This six month, part-time programme is structured around professional practice, applied training and industry facing assessment. Intimacy coordination is not...

Intimacy Coordination for Film and TV
Location Management course link

Scotland Sep 2026 Online with 3-day practical event in Edinburgh 6 months Part-time Blended

Certificate

Location Management for Film and TV Production

Your Gateway to Working in Film and TV Location Management The Locations Department consists of three primary roles: Location Manager...

Location Management for Film and TV Production
Post Production Supervision course link

London Jan 2027 Application deadline 3 Sep 2026 6 months Part-time Blended

Certificate

Post Production Supervision

This part-time Certificate course is designed to give you a grounding in all the different areas that are key in...
Post Production Supervision
Producing Your First Feature course link

London Jan 2027 Application deadline 3 Sep 2026 6 months Part-time In person

Scotland Applications will open soon 6 months Part-time Blended

Certificate

Producing Your First Feature

The best producers know how to start the right projects in the right way, with a strong creative sense and...

Producing Your First Feature
Screenwriting: Finding Your Voice course link

Cymru Wales Jun 2026 Application deadline: 2nd May 2026 6 months Part-time Blended

London Sep 2026 Application deadline 7 May 2026 6 months Part-time Blended

Scotland Application deadline 10 Nov 2025 6 months Part-time Blended

Certificate

Screenwriting: Finding Your Voice

An individual ‘voice’ is the currency of the writer – it’s what shapes our work, makes it distinctive, and most...

Screenwriting: Finding Your Voice
Script Supervision and Continuity course link

Main Campus Sep 2026 Application deadline 23 Apr 2026 3 months Full-time In person

Certificate

Script Supervision and Continuity for Film and Television

The Script Supervisor’s role is an exciting, varied and demanding job requiring many skills for being part of the production...

Script Supervision and Continuity for Film and Television
Script Supervision course link

Certificate

Script Supervision for Drama

When people start working in film and television, very few consider a career as a script supervisor. Most people haven't...

Script Supervision for Drama
The Business of Film, TV and Games course page link

London Jan 2027 Application deadline 3 Sep 2026 6 months Part-time Blended

Certificate

The Business of Film, TV and Games

The media industry is changing fast. Understanding how it works behind the scenes is essential for anyone looking to build...
The Business of Film, TV and Games
TV Drama: Creating The Bible course link

Main Campus Jan 2027 Application deadline 3 Sep 2026 8 weeks Part-time In person

Certificate

TV Drama - Creating the Bible

Run in association with All3Media – one of the UK’s leading independent companies. Television drama has entered an unprecedented era...

TV Drama - Creating the Bible
Virtual Production course link

Main Campus Jan 2027 Application deadline 3 Sep 2026 24 weeks Part-time Blended

Certificate

Virtual Production (Filmmaking with real-time technologies)

This course will introduce you to the core technical and filmmaking skills required to work on a VP project using...

Virtual Production (Filmmaking with real-time technologies)

North 13 Apr/26 Application deadline 11 Apr 2026 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 days Full-time In person

Scotland 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 days Full-time In person

Short course

A Practical Guide to Writing Comedy Drama

A Practical Guide to Writing Comedy Drama