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 Places Available! 10.00am - 5.30pm 3 days Full-time In person

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

Scotland Register your interest 10.00 - 17.00 3 days Full-time In person

Short course

Introduction to Editing on Adobe Premiere Pro

Introduction to Editing on Adobe Premiere Pro

Leeds 15 Oct/25 10.00am - 5.00pm 3 Days Full-time In person

Main Campus 01 Oct/25 Places Available! 10.00am - 5.30pm 3 days Full-time In person

Cymru Wales 15 Aug/25 10.00am - 5.00pm 3 days Full-time In person

Scotland 14 Oct/25 Application deadline 30 Sep 2025 10.00 - 17.00 3 days Full-time In person

Short course

Introduction to Editing on Avid Media Composer

Introduction to Editing on Avid Media Composer

Leeds 22 Sep/25 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 days Full-time In person

Cymru Wales 18 Sep/25 10:00am - 5:00pm 2 days In person

Short course

Introduction to Intimacy Coordination

Introduction to Intimacy Coordination

Leeds 13 Jan/26 10:00 - 17:00 3 Days Full-time In person

Scotland Register your interest 10.00 - 17.00 3 days Full-time In person

Short course

Introduction to Location Management

Introduction to Location Management

Leeds 02 Jul/25 Apply Now! 10.00am - 5.00pm 3 DAYS Full-time In person

Scotland Register your interest 10.00am - 17.00pm 3 days Full-time In person

Short course

Introduction to Location Sound Recording

Introduction to Location Sound Recording