Equip yourself with the skills to take your Factual Development ideas to the next level. It’s an exciting time to be working in factual television! Factual programmes are at the heart of the UK television schedules, whether it’s The Great British Bake-Off, The Repair Shop, Married at First Sight, 24hrs in A&E or Gogglebox.

Beaconsfield, London, Part-Time, 1 Year

This 15-month Postgraduate Diploma - the only one of its kind in the UK - has been developed in response to industry demands for suitably trained production sound professionals.

Beaconsfield, London, Full-Time, 15 Months

Have you always wanted to make your own documentary but never had the confidence, the circumstance, or the know-how to make it happen? Summerdocs is an intensive 8-week course in July and August designed to change that for all those potential filmmakers who need a boost to their confidence, expert help on how to realise their ideas, and the opportunity to try them out in practice by making a short film of 15-20 minutes with the guidance of experienced mentors under the leadership of the filmmaker who has guided the NFTS Documentary Dept. for the last 20 years.

Beaconsfield, London, 8 Weeks, Full-Time

This part-time National Film and Television School (NFTS) Certificate, has been designed to give students the foundation on which to build a virtual production career in the thriving VP industry.

Beaconsfield, London, 24 Weeks, Part-Time Blended Learning

Beaconsfield, 8 Weeks, 3 Days Per Week

This is the only two-year specialist cinematography MA in the UK. Our students learn both the art and craft of cinematography, combining creative expression with technical expertise.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

The NFTS trains composers in both live and synth/sample-based music for the moving image in a production context closely modelled on industry working practices.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

Would you like to start your own arts business? Our MA gives you all the tools to create the creative businesses of the future – whether in publishing, theatre, games, film, television, music or digital entertainment.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

Digital effects (DFX) are everywhere – from Marvel blockbusters and immersive content, to commercials, television programmes, games and independent movies. This course gives students extensive, practical training on real sets, in a visual effects (VFX) and animation studio, and in cutting-edge grading and finishing suites.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years,, Full-Time

Could you make the next Blue Planet or Wonders of the Universe? This is the only MA course of its kind in the UK, designed to fast track you into the industry. It aims to give students the skills and expertise needed to direct science and wildlife productions, the know-how to produce and direct entire shows and the ability, confidence and knowledge to generate and pitch ideas and formats to commissioning editors.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

Could you create a hit format like Strictly Come Dancing, The Apprentice or Gogglebox? Would you like to direct a rock band in our multi-camera 4K TV studio or shoot your show on location? This innovative course is designed to fast-track students into the TV entertainment industry.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

The two-year NFTS Directing Animation MA is world-renowned for being one of the most dynamic and creative animation courses. If you have a passion for storytelling, creating characters and the art of animation, the course will give you the skills to bring these passions to life on screen and help you develop into the filmmaker you aspire to be.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

This course aims to give students the tools and the confidence to become successful documentary makers. We put storytelling at the centre of the filmmaking process, while at the same time encouraging each student to experiment and develop their personal voice.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

This course provides a unique environment in which directors can find their individual style and their own distinctive voice.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

This course provides a thorough education in editing skills in a professional filmmaking environment – with every student working in their own editing suite.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

This is a ground-breaking MA delivered in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI) to prepare students to build successful careers in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

The global entertainment business is transforming at a rapid rate and this unique, practical MA course is designed to fully immerse students on how to sell, market, distribute, retail and exhibit films, television and games in the digital age.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

Could you develop, finance and produce a feature film or major TV drama? This course trains creative producers in the four key skills they will need to succeed in the industry: creative development; hands-on producing; finance and business affairs; and distribution/sales.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

The production designer plays a vital role in creating real or imagined worlds on the screen. This course develops individual creativity and teaches technical skills essential for a career in film and television.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

This rigorous, practical course has a long history of producing outstanding writers for film, television, animation and games.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

At the NFTS we marry together training in the technical skills of sound design with a passion for telling stories through sound.

Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time

This unique 13-month Postgraduate Diploma course aims to give students the skills and capabilities for a successful future career as a First, Second, Third Assistant Director and/or Floor Manager.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time

This unique 12-month Postgraduate Diploma course aims to prepare students for a successful future in multi-camera studio entertainment production.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time

This 15-month Postgraduate Diploma - the only one of its kind in the UK - has been developed in response to industry demands for suitably trained production sound professionals.

Beaconsfield, 15 Months, Full-Time

This unique and exciting one year full-time practical Postgraduate Diploma course aims to equip students with the skills and experience necessary to enhance their career in the field of professional model/prop making within animation or other media industries.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time

Want to bring great stories to life through titles and motion graphics? This unique 12 month course, delivered in partnership with Sky, will equip students with the skills required to become a film and television graphics designer.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time

This practical Postgraduate Diploma course is designed to give budding production managers a head start to launch a career in film or TV production.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time

This unique Professional Diploma course, delivered in partnership with IMG, the world’s largest independent sports producers, aims to equip students with the editorial skills required to produce state-of-the-art sports and live events coverage, highlights content and other material.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time

This innovative new professional diploma course was launched in 2017 to help equip camera trainees with the skills required for a successful career as 2nd and 1st ACs on both film and television drama.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Part-Time

This unique part-time Professional Diploma course, delivered in partnership with D&AD, aims to equip students with the knowledge required to become a Commercials Director.

Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Part-Time (Monday Evenings)

If you want to learn from key industry figures – including commissioning editors and top producers – how mainstream factual programmes are developed, commissioned and produced today, then this year-long, part-time Professional Diploma is for you.

London, 1 Year, Part-Time (Thursday Evenings)

This unique 10 month online part-time Professional Diploma course, delivered in partnership with the Production Guild, aims to equip students with the skills required for a career as a film or television Production Accountant.

Online, 10 Months, Part-Time

This is the only comprehensive vocational programme in script development in the UK. This part-time, fortnightly online evening course takes place over 14 months and aims to give students all the skills and expertise they need to develop scripts for film and television.

London, 14 Months, Part-Time

This unique 18-month part-time Professional Diploma in Writing and Producing Comedy aims to enable students to develop all forms of scripted and unscripted comedy including sitcoms, sketch shows and panel shows for radio and TV.

Londond, 18 Months, Part-Time (Tuesday Evenings)

There is an art to casting: it is an essential and often unrecognised element of all film, television and theatre productions. It is also one of the least understood jobs in the industry, largely because it is conducted behind closed doors.

London, 24 Weeks, Part-Time (Wednesday Evenings)

The course aims to enable students to develop the core practical skills needed to become competent professional animators and to create believable characters through acting and performance.

Bristol, 12 Weeks, Full-Time

Whether you want to be a writer, director, cinematographer, VFX artist or sound recordist this course is for you.

Online, 6 Months, Part-Time

This new course - created due to industry demand - is designed to thoroughly train participants in becoming a key member of a Locations Department team.

Beaconsfield, 12 Weeks, Full-Time

This new part-time Certificate course delivered in partnership with WarnerMedia/HBOAccess and Netflix is designed to give you a grounding in all the different areas that are key in post management.

London, 6 Months, Part-Time

This course is designed to help new producers enter the world of professional filmmaking.

London, 6 Months, Part-Time (Tuesday evenings)

Over the course of nine months, in group and one-to-one sessions on alternative weeks, the selected participants will be helped to discover their own individual voice, and mine their own lives, experiences, dreams and obsessions to find stories that resonate personally.

London, 9 Months, Part-Time (evenings)

This full time course is delivered in partnership with the BBC and designed to thoroughly train participants in becoming a key member of a filmed drama or television production team.

Beaconsfield, 3 Months, Full-Time