Payment Plans 

This scheme is designed to make the payment of tuition fees for our BA and MA programmes more manageable. It allows students to spread the cost of their tuition fees through instalments, either termly or monthly, rather than paying the full amount upfront. This provides greater financial flexibility and can help make budgeting for study more accessible. 

Am I eligible? 

Students who have received and accepted an offer of a place on either our BA or MA progammes are eligible to apply for a Payment Plan if, for financial reasons, they are unable to pay the full fees by the date stated in their offer letter. 

LFA offers payment options for tuition fees once the non-refundable deposit of £4,500 has been paid.

How to apply? 

To apply for a Payment Plan please request an application form from Admissions by emailing admissions@londonfilmacademy.com, make payment of the Payment Plan 'Administration Fee' and provide the relevant supporting evidence when requested. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and successful applicants will be required to sign a formal payment agreement with LFA, known as a Payment Plan. 

LFA offers a limited number of partial scholarships for eligible UK students awarded for the full 2-year BA programme. Scholarships are intended to support applicants from lower socio-economic backgrounds who demonstrate strong creative potential, commitment to their craft, and financial need. The award offers a maximum reduction of 50% off the full tuition fee. A financial review will take place before the start of Year 2 to ascertain whether a Scholar’s financial circumstances have changed and whether they require additional financial support. 

Am I eligible?  

To be considered for a BA scholarship, applicants must have successfully secured an offer of place, be a UK resident and be able to clearly demonstrate financial need and/or a low socio-economic background. Applicants are also required to be eligible and have made an application for a student loan from Student Finance.  

How to apply  

Applicants need to notify the Admissions team that they wish to be considered for a BA scholarship by emailing admissions@londonfilmacademy.com. Once applications have opened, applicants will be sent a comprehensive application form and asked to provide a financial plan, and submit a 500-word supporting statement outlining their circumstances. Applicants will also be required to provide specific documentation evidencing their financial circumstances. 

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an interview. Outcomes will be communicated in writing in the summer semester in line with the UCAS DBD date.  

What does being a Scholar involve? 

Scholarship recipients act as an ambassador for LFA, supported by our Admissions and Marketing Team, and to help inspire the next generation of filmmakers. This will include supporting our virtual Open House events, contributing written content for newsletters, attending in-person events such as UCAS or school fairs, or assisting our Marketing team by capturing behind-the-scenes content during shoots, among other activities.  

LFA offers partial scholarships to successful UK and International students who require financial assistance to attend LFA. The award offers a partial reduction off the full tuition fees for our MA Filmmaking and MA Screenwriting programmes  

Am I eligible?  

To be considered for one of the MA scholarships, applicants must have successfully secured an offer of place and be able to clearly demonstrate financial need and/or a low socio-economic background.  

How to apply  

Applicants need to notify the Admissions team that they wish to be considered for an MA scholarship by emailing admissions@londonfilmacademy.com. Once applications have opened, eligible applicants will be sent a comprehensive application form and asked to provide a financial plan, and submit a 500-word supporting statement outlining their circumstances. Applicants will also be required to provide specific documentation evidencing their financial circumstances. 

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an interview. Outcomes will be communicated in writing in the summer semester.  

What does being a Scholar involve? 

Scholarship recipients act as an ambassador for LFA, supported by our Admissions and Marketing Team, and to help inspire the next generation of filmmakers. This will include supporting our virtual Open House events, contributing written content for newsletters, attending in-person events such as UCAS or school fairs, or assisting our Marketing team by capturing behind-the-scenes content during shoots, among other activities. 

Student Visa financial requirements

It is important to note that international students must provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses when applying for a UK Student visa. Please consult the official UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) website for full details of the financial requirements. These funds must have been held in your account for a consecutive 28-day period, ending no more than 31 days before the date of your visa application.

LFA Operations Support Team (OST)

The LFA Operations Support Team (OST) is a developmental opportunity for UK and International students who have graduated from one of our validated degree programmes at LFA. 

The objective of the role is for graduates to provide operational support to the running of the company, while having opportunities to develop skills in specialised areas of filmmaking and earn after graduating. OST Assistants work flexibly over one year, from September to September, and gain valuable experience across the School’s day‑to‑day operations.

What does the OST role involve?

OST Assistants work across LFA on an ad‑hoc basis throughout the week and at weekends. Core activities include working with the Front of House and Facilities teams to welcome students and visitors, providing reception support, giving tours of the building to prospective students and supporting the day‑to‑day running and upkeep of LFA’s facilities, including studios, teaching spaces and communal areas.

The role also offers hands‑on opportunities to work with LFA’s Production, Kit and Post‑Production teams. This may include assisting during internal / external shoots, setting up and maintaining Edit Lab's, supporting studio maintenance and cleaning, and helping with stock checking of film kits and consumables. OST Assistants are also advocates for LFA and may support the Admissions, Marketing and Events Teams with support at virtual Open House events and in‑person events (e.g. Showcases, Open Days, UCAS - or school fairs), capturing behind‑the‑scenes content during shoots and basic editing of promotional materials.

For more information, please contact the Operations Team by emailing operations@londonfilmacademy.com.

Please find below details of other helpful funding options for EU and International Students and details of where to find support or advice: 

British Council - GREAT Scholarships
GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.

British Council
The British Council Study UK website is an excellent and comprehensive guide to sources of funding for EU and international students and lists a selection of scholarships that are available for students by nationality. It also includes a useful guide outlining information about living and studying in the UK.

You can also contact your local British Council office to find out what it can offer students from your country who wish to study in the UK. 

Chevening Scholarships 
This is a scheme set up to help international students wishing to study in the UK with a view to using the skills they have learnt to benefit their country on return. This is available in over 100 countries and you can find out more here.  

International Scholarships
A database of over 2,000 scholarships from around the world. Find out more here 

IEFA
IEFA provide students from all over the world comprehensive information on financial aid for studying abroad. You can easily search their database for scholarships, grants, loan programs, and other options available to help finance your international education. Find out more here

Marshall Scholarships 
The Marshall Scholarship is available to study at any British University in any subject at graduate level, you can find out more here. 

ScholarshipPortal  
This is the best scholarship website for international students looking to meet their financial needs. You can browse comprehensive scholarship lists available for a wide variety of destinations abroad.  

Gov.uk website 
You can apply for a postgraduate scholarship from the UK government to cover things like course fees and the cost of living when you study in the UK, find out more here. 

Film and TV Charity 
The Film and TV Charity was founded as a benevolent fund that cared for its own, and over the past almost 100 years, has helped people overcome a spectrum of personal and professional challenges. With a 24-hour Film and TV Support Line, offering access to legal and financial advice and counselling to anyone who needs it they ensure that everyone who works behind the scenes in film, TV and cinema feels supported. 

Local Government Student Grants or Loans - European Students 
Some students may be able to get a student grant or loan from their local government to cover their tuition or living costs or studies in the UK:

Sweden: Please visit the CSN website for more information – www.csn.se

Norway: Please visit the Lånekassen website for more information – www.lanekassen.no

Demark: Please visit the SU website for more information – www.su.dk

The Netherlands: Please visit the DUO website for more information – wwwduo.nl

Iceland: Please visit the Lín website for more information – menntasjodur.is

Charles Wallace Trust (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma/Myanmar) 
The Wallace Trusts offers funding options to students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma/Myanmar to help with living costs and educational development in the UK  

• The Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust 
• The Charles Wallace Burma Trust 
• The Charles Wallace India Trust    
• The Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust 

Post Graduate Search 
This comprehensive website for postgraduates outlines how to plan and organise your finances, including a searchable database to find out if you are eligible for funding.  

UK Council for International Student Affairs 
This informative site serves the interest of international students by offering guidance on funding your studies, alongside tips for living in the UK and visas. UKCISA does not provide funding directly.