London Film Academy

Vocational school in London, The United Kingdom

London Film Academy (LFA) is an independent film school in Fulham, London, founded in 2001 in a converted church near Fulham Broadway. It is a registered higher education provider with the Office for Students (OfS), has been reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, and is an approved partner of the University of Derby, which awards its degrees. Teaching is practical, in small groups and in English, and covers fiction, documentary, screenwriting and producing.

BA (Hons) Filmmaking, an intensive two-year degree
MA Filmmaking (one year)
MA Screenwriting
Short courses such as the four-week Filmmaking Certificate and the six-week Documentary Filmmaking Certificate
Online courses in producing and screenwriting
Young Filmmakers' Academy

International students need a Student visa for the BA and MA programmes, which last more than six months; short courses of under six months may require a Standard Visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation, depending on nationality. LFA does not have its own student accommodation, but its website lists private student halls and rental options within reach of the Fulham building. Financial support includes BA scholarships for eligible UK students, MA scholarships for UK and international students, and payment plans.

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Programmes

BA (Hons) Filmmaking: an intensive, practical two-year degree taught by working film professionals, awarded through the University of Derby.

Short courses (from one day to six weeks):

Filmmaking Certificate (4 weeks)
Documentary Filmmaking Certificate (6 weeks)
Directing, Cinematography, Producing and Screenwriting Certificates
ARRI Certified Camera Systems
Online courses in film producing and screenwriting
Young Filmmakers' Academy

Graduate programmes

MA Filmmaking: one-year practical degree
MA Screenwriting: one-year degree with industry mentorship

Both master's degrees are awarded through the University of Derby; the next intake listed starts in September 2027.

Fees

Course fees listed for programmes starting in September 2027:

BA (Hons) Filmmaking (two years, 13 September 2027 to 10 August 2029): £46,000
MA Filmmaking: £23,500
MA Screenwriting (one year, from 13 September 2027): £17,500

BA and MA offer holders pay a non-refundable deposit of £4,500. Short courses in autumn 2026 include the Filmmaking Certificate (26 October to 20 November 2026, £2,200) and the Documentary Filmmaking Certificate (2 November to 11 December 2026, £3,350).

Scholarships and financial aid

BA (Hons) Filmmaking scholarships for UK residents from lower socio-economic backgrounds, up to 50% of the tuition fee
MA scholarships for UK and international students from working-class or lower socio-economic backgrounds; applications for 2027 entry open in spring 2027
Payment plans for BA and MA students, with termly or monthly instalments

Housing

LFA does not offer its own student accommodation. Its accommodation page lists private student halls used by current students (studios, en-suite rooms and private flats) and private rental options, mostly in nearby areas such as Hammersmith, Chelsea, Earl's Court, Putney and Battersea. The nearest Underground station is Fulham Broadway (District Line).

Accreditation

DfES

Subjects taught

Communications
- Film TV and video