- America in the 50s: culture and societyCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pauline Greene, Mark Malcomson, Dale Mineshima-Lowe, Paul Sutton, Patricia Sweeney, Ian TucknottFrom America's domestic expansion and boom in the 1950s, this online intertextual course explores the political, social and cultural context of 1950s America through a study of literature, history, music, film and art of the period. With different tutors for each specialism, the course provides a 'taster' in each subject as a gateway to further study in understanding this fascinating period in American culture and society.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - New Testament Greek 3: module 1Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckImprove your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system, diving deep into the nuances of participles, tense-forms and verbal aspect.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French A levelCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics on the society, history and culture of contemporary France and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied French for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments.
This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will take place on a Saturday in February 2026 (date TBC) at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend on that date.
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, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.
Term 1: 30/09/2025 - 09/12/2025
Term 2: 13/01/2026 - 31/03/2026
Term 3: 21/04/2026 - 16/06/2026. - Solitude in fiction and memoirCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kate WilkinsonThis online literature course explores representations of solitude in recent fiction and memoir. Reading twentieth- and twenty-first-century texts, we’ll consider experiences of solitude across rural and urban settings, from remote islands to crowded cities. How is solitude shaped by places, culture, gender, age and technology?Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Comedy writing and performing: tasterCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alan NixonExplore your comedy writing and performance potential under the guidance of an Emmy-award winning comedy producer/director. Alan Nixon shares an introduction to the skills behind creating powerful comedy using classic and modern techniques.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Latin 5Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbIn this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Writing and photography: text and image workshopCourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina Dunhill, Shirley ReadWhether you are a photographer or a writer, this short course will give you ideas for combining words and images to discover new approaches and create new work.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Latin 4 lower: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiImprove your knowledge of Latin grammar and your ability to read and write Latin, as well as exploring Roman culture and history. - Latin 4 upper: module 3Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin Murray.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Storytelling for business and pleasure 1Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ariella EshedAll cultures respect the world of Story. The ability to tell Stories, in a variety of settings, is a skill that has seen a strong resurgence both in the workplace and in contemporary performance. Gain greater confidence in your communication skills and apply this to your wider experience. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - German advanced: small group conversationCourse start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vera MessariusDieser Kurs bietet von allem etwas: Lesetexte zu aktuellen Themen sowie aus der modernen Literatur, Videoausschnitte, Deutschland heute, andere deutschsprachige Länder und Diskussion. Grammatik nur nach Bedarf! This course is at C2 level.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Introduction to Herbal MedicineCourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellie HollyHerbal medicine has lot to offer when it comes to improving mood, reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function and increasing energy levels. Herbal medicine is the use of whole plant extracts to treat illness and to prevent disease. When used correctly, herbal medicines offer a safe and effective way to improve mental health. Many herbs can be used safely alongside orthodox medicines. This course is all about giving you the knowledge you need to feel confident buying and trying herbal medicines to support your own health.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Medieval Latin: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mary RuskinImprove your fluency in reading Medieval Latin by translating original literary, religious, historical, and philosophical passages. Knowledge of classical Latin grammar is required.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Medieval and Renaissance art at the V&ACourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Andreas PetzoldExplore the one of the finest and most diverse collections of medieval and Renaissance art and material culture in the world at the V&A Museum.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+)Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Is your grammar holding you back? Learn how to communicate more effectively by analysing, discussing and experimenting with English grammar. This course will help you realise that grammar is really about meaning: understanding better the meaning of what someone is saying and expressing yourself more meaningfully.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name). The course runs over three terms (though you may start any term, places allowing).
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £90.00
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