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PostgraduateDiploma

Script Development

National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield, England
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14 monthsDuration
£7,050Per Year (Home)
£7,050Home Fee
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Course Overview

Offered by National Film and Television School, the Diploma Script Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in this specialist field. Based in Beaconsfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 14-month part-time structure. The most comprehensive vocational programme in script development in the UK. In partnership with BBC Drama - This course aims to give you all the skills and expertise you need to develop highly polished scripts for film and television. This Diploma course offers you a comprehensive contemporary overview and ongoing practical learning in an intensive professional environment, preparing you for a successful career in the Industry. Home/uk fees are £7,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Screenwriting Fundamentals and Craft
Television Drama Development
Feature Film Script Analysis
Character Development and Dialogue
Story Structure and Narrative Design
Industry Professional Practice and Pitching
Collaborative Script Development Project
Advanced Editing and Script Polish
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement“The NFTS Script Development Diploma was invaluable in giving me a vocabulary to use when working with writers.” Tessa Inkelaar Executive Producer, The Ink Factory Slider handler Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Course Outline This Diploma course offers you a comprehensive contemporary overview of the script development process, and ongoing practical learning in an intensive professional environment, preparing you for a successful car

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£7,050

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Scholarships available for eligible students

If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk NFTS London Course Fee: £7,050 This is the fee for September 2025 intake, and is updated yearly in June

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