National Film and Television School

Master in Creative Business

Beaconsfield, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

The National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom, established in 1971, is a compact and highly specialized institution focused on film, television and games. With around 700 students and roughly 294 international students, NFTS combines a studio-style learning environment with close mentorship from working professionals. The school emphasizes craft, storytelling and technical excellence, helping students build portfolios and reels that reflect industry standards.

Students choose from 42 specialist programs and benefit from access to film stages, postproduction suites, sound facilities, camera and lighting equipment, motion capture and VFX labs. Learning is project-based: teams produce short films, series pilots and interactive projects under realistic production schedules. Regular guest lectures, masterclasses and production partnerships connect students with producers, broadcasters and post houses, while alumni placements and festival successes demonstrate clear pathways into professional roles.

International applicants find dedicated support for admissions and visas, alongside information about scholarships and funding opportunities. Beaconsfield is close to London, giving students practical exposure to the UK media industry while preserving a focused campus atmosphere. Prospective students should prepare a strong creative portfolio, show collaborative experience and clarify career goals to take full advantage of NFTS resources and industry networks.

About the Program

The Master in Creative Business at the National Film and Television School is a 2-year degree that teaches you how to launch and manage media businesses. This program is for students who want to work in the entertainment industry, including film, TV, games, and digital entertainment.

You will learn about industry operations, creative ideas, business models, marketing, finance, and legal agreements. The course is taught by experienced professionals from the creative industries and includes seminars, reading, assignments, and research tasks.

After graduating, you can work as a creative entrepreneur, entertainment manager, media consultant, business development manager, or production executive for companies in the film, TV, and digital entertainment industries.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 20% below the typical master's in the United Kingdom.

Median tuition for that cohort is 27,309 USD, across 6,232 programs in our catalog.

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NFTS Humanitarian Scholarship

National Film and Television School

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Master's
Open · Next: Annual, aligned with NFTS course intakes (e.g. Sept 2026 / Jan 2027)
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PHBS UK Excellence Scholarship

25% Tuition waiver

Master
Open · Closes Mar 31, 2027
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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
Duolingo
85–95
CEFR level
B1/B2
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