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.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Explore PortugalCourse start date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claudia CerbinoWould you like to discover a lovely country blessed with a mild climate and a beautiful coastline? Come and explore Portugal’s history, culture and places of interest throughout the country.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Yoga for Immune SupportCourse start date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicThis specially designed sequence of restorative poses aims to strengthen the immune system. It is also beneficial for people who recovered from a virus, as it works on the respiratory, lymphatic and circulatory systems.
.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Conversations in K-dramaCourse start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jiyeon KimImprove your speaking and listening skills in Korean through the joy of watching popular K-dramas in this online workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Welsh pronunciation workshopCourse start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterUnderstand how to produce the sounds of Welsh with increased accuracy, confidence and intelligibility on this practical and popular online course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
- French 1/2: sing to improve your French (folk songs)Course start date: Sat 15 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista SelousThis is a fun workshop open to all and taught by ear, where we learn and sing around four French folk songs, with a focus on comprehension and pronunciation. While all the songs will be in French, the course may be run in English, French or a mixture of the two, to enable everyone to participate as fully as possible.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Textiles at the V&A: 1650 to the presentCourse start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Elizabeth EyresThis session takes place in the V&A’s remarkable collection. You will see a wide range of woven, printed, painted and embroidered cloth from around the globe and explore the roles these have played in the world’s material culture from about 1650 to the present.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
- Learning Korean through K-pop SongsCourse start date: Sat 22 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jiyeon KimDive into the vibrant world of K-Pop music in our exciting two-hour workshop, where you'll explore the infectious beats and captivating melodies that have taken the world by storm.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Literature tasterCourse start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Patricia SweeneyDo you want to explore how to go about understanding a poem? How to do a close reading of a work of fiction? Come and join this online taster session to find out what makes a literature class at City Lit so special.
The course also presents an overview of our literature offering for term three in fiction, poetry, drama and literary non-fiction (April-July 2025).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Film studies tasterCourse start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyThis taster of forthcoming film courses at City Lit in 2025 offers you the chance to think about which ones to take while also providing an opportunity to explore some of the key areas in film studies more generally.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - A taste of philosophyCourse start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Karl WhiteHave you ever wondered what philosophy is? What do philosophers talk about? Can they tell you the meaning of life or is it just jargon and navel gazing? Come along and find out.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Danish grammar workshop: word orderCourse start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantAre you learning Danish and find yourself confused by word order? Where exactly should you put IKKE in a sentence? Which words trigger a change in word order? We'll answer these questions and more on this supportive and structured online workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Qi Gong and Tai Chi Yang style short formCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenTai Chi face to face, one session class to explore the Yang Style Short Form Tai Chi and working with partners on martial applications. We will be also practising some Qi Gong movements.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £20.00 - Places to visit in South KoreaCourse start date: Sat 17 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonCome and learn more about key places to visit in this fascinating country.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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