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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Scotland Register your interest 10am - 5pm 10 Days Full-time

Short course

Script Editing Today

Script Editing Today

Leeds 26 Jun/25 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 Days Full-time

Cymru Wales 10.00am - 4.30pm 2 days Full-time

Scotland 25 Apr/25 Places Available! 10.00 - 17.00 2 days Full-time

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

Short course

Script Reading and Reporting

Script Reading and Reporting

Cymru Wales For people based in Wales. Apply by 29 Jan. 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 days Full-time

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

Short course

Self-Shooting - Advanced

Self-Shooting - Advanced

Cymru Wales 02 Jun/25 10.00am - 5.00pm 2 days Full-time

Main Campus 24 Apr/25 PLACES AVAILABLE 10:00am - 5:30pm 2 days Full-time

Scotland New Dates coming soon! 09:30am-5:00pm 2 days Full-time

Short course

Self-Shooting - Introduction

Self-Shooting - Introduction

Scotland Register your interest! 10:00-5:00pm 3 days Part-time

Short course

Storytelling For Animation

Storytelling For Animation

Scotland 15 Jun/25 Places available - new dates coming soon - Summer 2025 10:00-5:00pm 6 days Part-time

Short course

The Art of Multi Camera Directing

The Art of Multi Camera Directing