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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online

Looking for courses? City Lit offers thousands of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events—more than any other college in London. Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme, you’ll find flexible options to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well in-person courses from our Covent Garden campus and we offers a variety of classes 7 days a weekin order to fit into your lifestyle whether you want to learn in the daytime, evenings, or on weekends.

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City Lit is the UK’s leading adult education provider. Over 30 000 learners choose City Lit every year to learn something new. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

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All our courses are led by expert tutors including published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals; and they look forward to sharing their valuable knowledge and experience with you.

Dive into an unparalleled range of online courses with City Lit, the UK’s leading adult education provider. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

Courses in London & Online

Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!

Whether you want to try something new, revive your passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!

All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.

We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden

Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.

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  3. Radicals and Capitalists in America 1890-1945
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Dafydd Townley
    On this introductory course we will explore political activists of the period across the political spectrum and the impact of economic fortune and misfortune on American societal developments, including the economic boom of the 1920s, the Wall Street Crash, and the Depression.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00
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  4. Memories of European colonial empire
    Course start date:  Fri 21 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Olivia Durand
    We live in a world that still defined by different forms of imperial subjugation, but the former colonies and metropoles remember the colonial and imperial past very differently. Join us for an introduction to how the different communities and populations around the world remember and live with their imperial pasts.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  5. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  6. Oral history for beginners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Qiuyang Chen
    This course is all about learning how to collect and preserve people's stories as a way to understand history better. You'll learn the basics of setting up a project, conducting interviews, and making sure everything is done the right way.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  8. The French Fourth Republic
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alison Appleby
    The French Fourth Republic emerged from war-torn after the Second World War. We look at its origins, its



    achievements and the crises that led to its replacement in 1958 by De Gaulle’s Fifth Republic.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  10. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  13. Indian Women and the Raj
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  T Hussain
    Explore the representations and reality of Indian women’s lives during the British colonial era. Why does gender history matter and what can it tell us about the history of British colonialism and India?
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  14. Cradles of Civilisation: The Levantines
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Hugo Cook
    In this course, we will explore one of the most influential and remarkable regions of all time: Canaan, including the Israelites, Philistines, Ammonites, and other distinct groups of the region .Join us to learn more!



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  15. We have been here from the start! Black British History
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Michele Scott
    Join a journey of the examination of the rich historical presence and contribution of Black communities in the British Isles, from pre-history to the 20th century!



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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