Art History
Are you interested in art history and how to interpret art? Then why not browse our range of art history courses and choose from introductory courses, or explore further into practices, debates and discover the work of some of the greatest artists of all time. Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available at our main learning centre in London's cultural heart - Covent Garden.
You can now study in the comfort of your home with our online courses.
For a limited time you can enjoy 20% off our online courses with a start date from 1 September 2020 using discount code: NEWONLINE. (Terms & Conditions apply )
To participate in online classes you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome). Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera. Many classes use Google Classroom.
Contact us to find out more about art history - call 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm or email visualarts@citylit.ac.uk.
- Italian 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Italian 3 lower is our course for learners in their fourth year of Italian, so it's meant for intermediate learners who are at CEFR level B1. Italian 3 lower comes after Italian beginners, Italian 2 lower and then Italian 2 upper. You'll improve your intermediate Italian on this communicative course through speaking and listening activities, so the emphasis is on developing your oral skills, but you'll continue to learn more complex grammar and expand your vocabulary.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 5: estudios literarios hispánicosCourse start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezSi te interesa la historia y la literatura española en este curso podrás conocer obras literarias enfocadas en su contexto histórico. Ideal si has estudiado español al menos durante cinco años, este curso te permitirán consolidar tu conocimiento de la lengua a través de obras literarias enfocadas en su contexto histórico.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - German 4/5Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barbara PölletVertiefen Sie Ihre Deutschkenntnisse durch eine vielseitige Auswahl an aktuellen Materialien, Texten, Videos und Hörverständnissen. In diesem Kurs können Sie auch Ihre Diskussionfähigkeit, Ihre Grammatik und Ihren Wortschatz erweitern. European Framework B2- C1.1.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 4 práctica y perfeccionamiento: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Diego IudicissaEste curso es ideal si has completado 'Spanish 3 upper' o 'Spanish consolidation' o has estudiado unos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante. En este curso consolidarás aspectos gramaticales de la lengua con noticias y temas de actualidad a un nivel B2.2. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 4, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - French 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanImprove your upper intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Hindi 4: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Korean 4: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonLearn Korean on this lively online course.
Continue your study of Korean and keep improving your speaking and listening skills while further developing your understanding of Korean grammar.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Japanese 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenImprove your level of Japanese on this communicative course where you will have the opportunity to develop your oral and listening skills as well as consolidate your reading and writing skills. Suitable if you have completed Japanese 2 upper or have studied for at least 3 years recently.
Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 5: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Brazilian Portuguese 5Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina BaumImprove your advanced Portuguese on this communicative course with the emphasis on listening and speaking skills, to enable you to communicate in Portuguese-speaking countries. Ideal if you have studied Portuguese for four years or equivalent.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Irish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William BradyContinue building on your intermediate Irish language skills on this interective and lively class. Students will explore a variety of topics, using a variety of tenses, with a continuing emphasis on the spoken language. Choose either an in-person class in Covent Garden or a live online class.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 4: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Evi CampetellaQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilità di analizzare e discutere articoli giornalistici, testi letterari e programmi televisi. Praticherai continuamente tutte le abilità linguistiche di ascolto, comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale. È necessario un livello avanzato di Italiano (aver fatto Italian 3 upper o equivalente).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian A LevelCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesco BucciolAn opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics on the society, history and culture of contemporary Italy and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied Italian for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments.
IMPORTANT:
This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will take place in February 2025 at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The exact date will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.
The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed). Please note that the end date of the course may change depending on when the official exams are scheduled.
* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.
**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over. Please email languages@citylit.ac.uk for more information and/or to book an interview. Please be aware that the interview will take approximately 1 hour.Full fee £1,274.00 Senior fee £1,274.00 Concession £889.00 - German 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barbara PölletChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.This is an intermediate German course, with the emphasis on developing your speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed German 2 upper module 3, or have studied German for an equivalent of about 3 years.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Japanese 4: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka Bunting
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00
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