What good film schools are there in the UK?

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    The National Film & Television School has the best reputation and offers both degree programs and short courses.

    National Film and Television School
    Beaconsfield Film Studios
    Station Road
    Beaconsfield
    Bucks HP9 1LG
    Tel. (+44) 01494 671234
    Fax. (+44) 01494 674042
    www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk

    London Film School has a good reputation amongst the general film community, however it is quite expensive compared to some of the other institutions. One advantage however is that students get to work with 35mm as part of the course. For more info:

    London Film School
    24 Shelton Street
    London, WC2H 9HP
    Tel. (+44) 0171 836 9642
    www.lfs.org.uk

    Other colleges with good reputations include:

    The Royal College of Art (London)Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design (Bounemouth)Napier University (Edinburgh)London College of Communication (London)A booklet called Media Courses UK is also published annually by the British Film Institute. This book lists media programs and short courses that are offered by various institutions throughout the year of publication.

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    Comments

    Silvio DaVinci

    I think there has been a misunderstanding on the list of best UK film schools. It is Bournemouth University, not Bournemouth Art College which is on the country’s top list. The HND (2 years before the Bachelor Hons degree) are given at Salisbury College. The BA is choosable between Bournemouth or Salisbury.
    Masters is at Bournemouth Uni as well.

    Silvio DaVinci

    Robert

    you should also include another Film School http://www.regents.ac.uk/lsfmp/ on your list. The Regents London School of Film, Media & Performance

    Edinburgh Napier University graduate

    Napier University is not a college. And it changed its name to Edinburgh Napier University. Can this please be changed on this site. Thanks.

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