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Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. 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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  1. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  2. The writings of Cicero: an introduction
    Course start date:  Fri 18 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
    An introduction to one of the most influential and prolific Roman writers, Cicero, his life and works.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  3. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  4. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  5. Fine art photography: focus on black and white
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 19 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sara Leigh Lewis
    Shape, form, pattern and texture take on added significance in black-and-white photography. Without colour to guide the eye, contrast, lighting, and composition take on even more importance. Discover these elements and the basic rules of black and white photography.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  8. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  9. Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: an introduction for beginners at the British Museum
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  The British Museum

    Tutors:  Hugo Cook
    This four-week course delves into the written words and thoughts of the ancient Egyptians. Students will gain a foundation in the iconic writing of hieroglyphs, putting their newfound skills into practice by reading original texts from British Museum artefacts. This is a truly fascinating and intricate language, and it offers its readers the ability to understand the lost voices of one of history’s most remarkable civilisations. The class will be held at the British Museum.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  10. French beginners: focus on pronunciation
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Estelle Hélouin
    Having difficulties pronouncing your French ‘r’s and ‘u’s? Practise some difficult sounds on this lively course and impress your French friends!
    Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00
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  11. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  12. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  13. Getting started in digital skills: becoming confident on Facebook and Instagram (complete beginners)
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Have you heard of Instagram but never used it? Have you tried it but are still unsure about its features? Is TikTok something you access but never really use? Then this is the course for you. It will start you on your journey towards digital communication in a supportive environment and help you learn the different ways you can connect to friends, family and the wider world and join the one billion users worldwide. And you will learn to do so safely and securely.



    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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £35.00
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  14. Drawing and mindfulness: modern and contemporary nature
    Course start date:  Fri 6 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey

    Explore how mindfulness can enrich the process of drawing, as we discover a range of modern and contemporary approached to drawing from nature. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing, or a way to explore it more deeply in the context of this theme.

    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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