NYU Tisch is collaborating with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the United Kingdom for a new program to train film and television directors and screenwriters. NFTS has been a leader in film, television, and new media since its inception in 1971. It is the only U.K. film school with its own film and television studios and post-production facilities that rival those of professional companies.
Program Overview
Directing the Actor in London is only offered in the spring and it is open to NYU and visiting undergraduate students who meet the prerequisites.
Program Dates
Spring 2025
Student Arrival: January 16, 2025
Student Departure: May 10, 2025
Arrival and departure dates are subject to change.
Admissions
Prerequisites:
Film/TV majors: Freshman Colloquium: Performance Strategies (FMTV-UT 46) OR Performance Strategies for Transfers
(FMTV-UT 146). No exceptions will be made for the prerequisites. Prerequisites will not be waived.
Collaborative Arts majors: Performance Practice: Voice and Text (COART-UT 6) and Performance Practice: Body and Movement (COART-UT 5)
NYU and Visiting students: Acting for the Camera (OART-UT 1908) or Acting I (OART-UT 1906)
The spring 2025 application is closed.
For more information please view our Admissions Calendar.
Application:
Please read the following application requirements before starting your application.
Due to UK visa rules, students intending to do an internship while in London are unable to enroll in Directing the Actor. If you plan to do an internship course through NYU London, be eligible to work, or are returning to the UK for Spring after having attended for the Fall semester, you would need a Tier 4 visa and are thus ineligible for this class. Please contact the Office of Global Services if you have questions.
Note: Students should wait to receive their admissions notification and confirmation that the program is running prior to purchasing airline tickets. Students accepted to the program should purchase refundable airline tickets and/or travel insurance in the event the program is canceled or program dates are changed due to world events. It is strongly recommended that students purchase insurance for trip cancellation, flight cancellation, luggage loss or damage, as well as medical and accident coverage.
Expenses
Spring 2024*
- Academic Year 2023-2024 Full-time Tuition, 12-18 unit flat rate per term: $33,194
Additional Fees Include:
- NYU Housing: Visit the NYU London website for options and costs
- Commuting Expenses: Rail fares vary depending on the time of day you are traveling, zones, and one-way vs. two-way tickets. A round trip ticket may range from £19.50 ($22.40) to £27.50 ($31.60). It is recommended that you look into purchasing a 16-25 Railcard, which gives 1/3 off rail fares, e.g. the fares listed here can go down to as little as £12.85 ($15.00). Details on this will be provided at your orientation. It is suggested that you budget for $35/£30 a week (without railcard) or $23/£20 a week (with a railcard). Please note that these rates are only estimates and ticket prices will fluctuate during your time in the program.
*Summer 2025 rates TBA
Please review the Tisch Special Programs cancellation policy.
Visit the Office of Global Programs for additional study abroad costs.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are opportunities for financial assistance to study abroad.
Please review the Scholarships and Financial Aid for Study Abroad page for more information.
Housing
Visit the NYU London website for housing options and descriptions.
