Philosophy courses
What makes life good? Do we have a duty to ourselves or others? How do you define what is right or wrong? Explore, discuss, and debate these questions with fellow students on one of our wide range of philosophy courses, and discover the musings of Plato, Socrates, and the many other influential philosophers of our time.You can choose from our afternoon and evening courses during the week, or make time at the weekend for a bit of deep thought and philosophical interaction on our Saturday and Sunday courses.
- A taste of philosophy
- Chinese philosophy
- Existentialism: an introduction
- Introduction to ethics
- Machiavelli and the importance of Realpolitik
- Money as meaning
- Philosophical life coaching
- Philosophy and aesthetics: art and anti-art
- Philosophy and psychoanalysis
- Philosophy and the ancient Greeks: Aristotle
- Philosophy and the ancient Greeks: Plato
- Philosophy and the self
- Philosophy of human relationships
- Philosophy of language and mind
- Philosophy of music
- Philosophy, Economics, and beyond
- Philosophy: critical thinking
- Political philosophy
- Reading Plato
- Towards the transparent self
- Ways into philosophy: great thinkers
- Ways into philosophy: key themes
- Ways into philosophy: philosophy in the Twentieth Century
- Worldly philosophers
- Worldly philosophers: part 1
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- Visual arts
- Art foundation and portfolio preparation courses
- Art history
- Basketry
- Bookbinding, book arts and conservation
- Calligraphy
- Ceramics
- Design
- Digital arts and graphics
- Drawing
- Drawing and painting from life
- Fashion and textiles
- Jewellery
- Mosaics
- Offsite and studio development courses
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
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- Photography
- Beginners
- Business and copyright
- Computer based photography courses
- Documentary and photojournalism
- Exhibiting your photographs
- History, theory and talks about photography
- Lighting and studio techniques
- Photographing London
- Photography and contemporary art practice
- Portfolio and project creation
- Printing courses
- Taking photography further: general
- Taking photography further: specialist
- Traditional techniques
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- Languages
- Drama, dance and speech
- Accredited courses
- Acting - advanced
- Acting - follow-on
- Acting - introductory
- Acting short courses
- Arts administration
- Comedy
- Communication courses for speakers of other languages
- Communication skills for business
- Dance and movement
- Directing
- Drama teaching
- Drama therapy
- Internet broadcasting
- Musical theatre
- Performance skills
- Professional skills for actors
- Professional theatre company
- Stage combat
- Technical theatre
- TV, radio and sound
- Voice, speech and communication
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- Humanities
- Music
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Classical guitar
- Flute
- Instrument playing
- Instrumental ensembles
- Jazz and popular music
- Music access course
- Music appreciation
- Music foundation
- Music technology
- Musicianship
- Piano and keyboards
- Record your performance
- Recorder
- Singing
- String ensembles
- Ukelele
- Violin
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- Health and movement studies
- Alexander technique
- Anatomy and physiology
- Complementary health studies
- Continuing professional development for therapists
- Energy and healing
- Fitness workouts
- Health and fitness teacher training
- Massage and bodywork: introductory level
- Massage and bodywork: professional practitioner level
- Meditation and stress management
- Movement classes
- Nutrition and food safety
- Professional development for movement instructors
- Self-defence
- Yoga
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- Computing
- Apple Mac
- Basic computing
- Bookkeeping
- Courses leading to a qualification
- Design and illustration
- Desktop publishing
- Digital Inclusion
- Explore your interests using a computer
- Keyboard skills
- Microsoft Office 2007 applications
- Programming
- Technical computing
- Web page design
- Windows and file management
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- Psychology, counselling & personal development
- English, maths & ESOL
- Deaf education
- Careers in care work
- Access to higher education
- Progress - courses for people with learning difficulties
- Speech therapy
- Teacher & management training
Contact us
Humanities
Tel: 020 7492 2652
Advice times:
During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30
Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.
To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.
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Why City Lit?
If you are looking for a great choice of inspiring courses; a bright, modern environment to learn in located in central London; the opportunity to have fun and meet like-minded people, we look forward to seeing you at City Lit!