The UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) has been given degree awarding powers for the first time, starting from January 1, 2023.
Granted by the Office of Students, the school will be able to award degrees in its own name. Previously the Masters of Arts degree gained by NFTS students was accredited by the Royal College of Art.
A spokesperson for The NFTS, whose alumni include Roger Deakins and Lynne Ramsay, said the change means they can update current and future courses more efficiently.
John Wardle, NFTS director, said: “This is another major milestone for the NFTS and is testament to the hard work of staff who have worked tirelessly to help us achieve our goal of gaining greater flexibility to meet the needs of the industry.”
The school recently partnered with Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to offer a course in virtual production as part of Singapore’s aim to help attract international partners in content and IP creation.
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