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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.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Generative AI: a short introduction
Course start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)Course start date: Sat 7 Dec 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Annie VincentDo you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in emergency first aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.
Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.
Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - German beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandThe emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). 1.5 hours per week over 7 weeks.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Counselling as a careerCourse start date: Mon 6 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Delrose BowesThinking of becoming a counsellor? Wondering about gaining a counselling qualification? In this short workshop, you will find out about training and jobs in this field and gain a clearer idea of whether counselling training is for you.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - AI tools and applications for business: a short introduction Course start date: Mon 16 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouUnlock the potential of AI in business! Join our 6-hour interactive course to demystify artificial intelligence, explore real-world applications and stay ahead in the evolving landscape.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Painting for beginnersCourse start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Begona Morea RoyExperience the joy of painting. Through simple exercises you'll explore colour, painting techniques and the expressive qualities of painting using acrylic paints. The perfect way to start painting.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Life drawing after work Course start date: Fri 10 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Joe RichardsonA fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of life models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses. You will be working from the unclothed model, both male and female.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Art and architecture of ancient India: part 1Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Arjmand AzizIndia's three indigenous religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism - have given rise to one of the oldest artistic civilisations in the world. Part 1 will cover the period from the Harappan civilisation (c 2500 BC) to to end of the Mauryan dynasty (c 185 BC). The last session will be a visit to the British Museum.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Drawing for beginners Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor BedlowExplore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, you will be introduced to key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Ukulele 1 Course start date: Mon 12 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WheatleyLearn the essentials of playing the ukulele on this introductory course. You’ll learn complete songs from the first week. Strumming patterns will be taught and applied to various popular songs. By the end of term you should be able to accompany your own singing or play along to recordings.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Ballet at the barre: online Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsAn online barre class from the comfort of your own home. The work you do at the ballet barre is the foundation for all the other work you do as a dancer. Improve your strength, balance and coordination. Not suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - The 60 minute writer Course start date: Tue 14 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Terry FreedmanFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Neurodivergence as a fact of society: a brief introductionCourse start date: Mon 20 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouBritish society is diverse, and not only in terms of faiths, ethnic backgrounds and other mostly visible differences. Neurodiversity is also a central aspect. Join us on this non-accredited course for a brief introduction to neurodiversity in society and discover how to engage with and support neurodivergent strengths.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Jazz dance: beginners Course start date: Mon 20 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Bless KlepcharekThis class is suitable if you are new to dance or if you want to develop your existing skills and confidence.
You will discover the basics of basic modern jazz dance, learn about posture, co-ordination and essential technique. Learn warm-up exercises, turns, steps and basic kicks. Our main aim is to provide a fun practical environment where you can learn to dance.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Starting your novel: intensive Course start date: Mon 20 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerGot a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive, intensive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. For fiction writers with some experience, and for those comfortable working at a fast pace.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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