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 09 Sep/25 Places Available! 10:00am - 17:00pm 1 day Full-time In person

Leeds 10.00am - 5.00pm 1 Day Full-time In person

Short course

Budgeting on Movie Magic

Budgeting on Movie Magic

Leeds 15 Dec/25 10:00 - 17:00 3 Days Full-time In person

Short course

Camera Assisting

Camera Assisting

Main Campus 07 Jul/25 COURSE CURRENTLY FULL- email us to be added to Reserve List shortcourses@nfts.co.uk 10.00am - 5.30pm 2 days Full-time In person

Cymru Wales 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 days Full-time In person

Short course

Camera Trainee Workshop

Camera Trainee Workshop

Cymru Wales 10.00am - 5.00pm 3 days Full-time In person

Main Campus 17 Sep/25 Places Available! 10:00am - 5:30pm 3 days Full-time In person

Short course

Composing for Film and TV

Composing for Film and TV

Main Campus 23 Jun/25 Places Available! 10:00am - 5:30pm 5 days Full-time In person

Short course

Craft Editing

Craft Editing

Main Campus 22 Oct/25 Places Available! 6.15pm - 9.15pm 8 weeks - Wednesday evenings - 6:15pm-9:15pm Part-time Online

Short course

Creating The Short

Creating The Short

Main Campus 01 Oct/25 PLACES AVAILABLE 6:30pm-9:30pm 8 weeks - Wednesday evening - 6:30pm-9:30pm Part-time Online

Short course

Creative Producers Lab

Creative Producers Lab

Scotland Register your interest 10:00-5:00pm 1 Day In person

Cymru Wales 10:00 - 16:00 1 day Full-time In person

Short course

Data Wrangling

Data Wrangling

Main Campus 10 Nov/25 PLACES AVAILABLE 10.00am - 4pm each day 3 days Full-time Online

Cymru Wales 10:00 - 17:00 3 days Online

Scotland Register your interest 10.00 - 17.00 2 days Full-time

Short course

Developing and Pitching Drama

Developing and Pitching Drama

London Places Available! 10.00am to 5.30pm In person

Short course

Directing Actors

Directing Actors