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 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 MA’s start in January each year, with students based in our Beaconsfield location. 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 28 Oct/24 Series currently full - email us to be added to Reserve List - shortcourses@nfts.co.uk 10:00am - 5:30pm 4 weeks Full-time

Short course

Directors Series

Directors Series

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

Main Campus 16 Dec/24 Places Available 10:00am - 5:30pm 5 days Full-time

Short course

Documentary Production Management

Documentary Production Management

Main Campus 16 Sep/24 10:00am - 5:30pm 6 days Full-time

Short course

Documentary Shooting

Documentary Shooting

Cymru Wales 26 Sep/24 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 day

Scotland 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 days Full-time

Leeds 12 Sep/24 Application deadline 11 Sep 2024 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 Days Full-time

Short course

Documentary Storytelling

Documentary Storytelling

Main Campus 23 Sep/24 Course currently full email shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to be added to the Reserve List 10.00am - 5.30pm 5 days Full-time

Short course

Drama Directing

Drama Directing

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

Short course

Drama Editing

Drama Editing

Main Campus 09 Dec/24 Places Available 10:00am - 5:30pm 5 days Full-time

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

Short course

Drama Production Management

Drama Production Management

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

Short course

Edit Producer Essentials

Edit Producer Essentials

Scotland Register Your Interest 10.00 - 17.00 2 days Full-time

Leeds 22 Jul/24 Application deadline 18 Jul 2024 10:00 - 17:00 2 Days Full-time

Short course

Edit Producing

Edit Producing

Main Campus 04 Sep/24 Course currently full email shortcourses@nfts.co.uk to be added to the Reserve List 7:00pm-10:00pm 10 weeks - 1 evening a week Part-time

Short course

Feature Film Lab

Feature Film Lab

Main Campus Dates TBC 7:00pm-10:00pm 3 hours over 10 evenings Part-time

Short course

Feature Film Lab II

Feature Film Lab II