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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Leeds 24 Nov/25 10:00 - 17:00 2 Days Full-time In person

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

Short course

Directing Actors For The Screen

Directing Actors For The Screen

Main Campus 01 Dec/25 Places Available 10:00am - 5:15pm 2 days Full-time In person

Short course

Directing The Comedy

Directing The Comedy

Main Campus 30 Jun/25 Places Available! 10:00am - 5:15pm In person

Short course

Directing the Documentary

Directing the Documentary

Leeds Register Your Interest 10.00am - 5.00pm 3 days Full-time In person

Short course

Directing TV Drama

Directing TV Drama

Main Campus 03 Sep/25 Places Available! Wednesday Evening - 6.30pm to 8.30pm 8 weeks - one evening a week Part-time Online

Short course

Director Prep Lab

Director Prep Lab

Main Campus 21 Jul/25 1 Place Left! 10:00am - 5:30pm 4 weeks Full-time In person

Short course

Directors Series

Directors Series

Main Campus 15 Dec/25 Places Available 10:00am - 5:00pm 5 days Full-time Online

Scotland Register your interest 10.00 - 17.00 5 days Full-time In person

Short course

Documentary Production Management

Documentary Production Management

Main Campus 15 Sep/25 COURSE CURRENTLY FULL- email us to be added to Reserve List shortcourses@nfts.co.uk 10:00am - 5:30pm 6 days Full-time In person

Short course

Documentary Shooting

Documentary Shooting

Main Campus 22 Sep/25 Places Available 10.00am - 5.30pm 5 days Full-time In person

Short course

Drama Directing

Drama Directing

Scotland 10:00-5:00pm 5 days Part-time In person

Short course

Drama Editing

Drama Editing

Main Campus 08 Dec/25 Places Available 10:00am - 5:30pm 5 days Full-time In person

Scotland POSTPONED - new dates coming soon 10.00am - 5.00pm 5 days Full-time In person

Short course

Drama Production Management

Drama Production Management

Scotland Register your interest 10am - 5pm 2 days Full-time Online

Short course

Edit Producer Essentials

Edit Producer Essentials