- Italian beginners: module 1
Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026 (and 14 other dates)Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Simona CecchiniWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2'.
Did you know that we offer freesupport sessions for beginner studentsover the term? More information is available in the How will I be taughtsection below.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 13 Jul 2026 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Montserrat TrujilloLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course is taught in Spanish with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 1 courses, and if you already speak a Romance language fluently, you may want to check our Spanish rápidamente: module 1 courses.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish beginners intensive: module 1 Course start date: Sat 30 May 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: María IsaltLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
For details about blended courses dates and their mode of delivery, please click here or go to the How will I be taught? section below.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) NCFE Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Itai Bercovier, Alex GregoryThis Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education.
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here
The course fee is £2799.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £941.00. The remaining fee of £1858.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 7492 2515. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £2,799.00 Senior fee £2,799.00 Concession £2,799.00 - Spanish 3/4: revisit and consolidate Course start date: Tue 14 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezPractise your intermediate spoken Spanish and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Suitable if you have recently studied Spanish for at least four years or equivalent.
This is a course where you will learn both in person and online. Tuesday sessions will be in person and Thursday sessions will be online.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - London at war - guided walks Course start date: Tue 8 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Eleanor JacksonLondon has been shaped by war, conflict and unrest. It's buildings, monuments and even street names reflect our embattled past. These walks examine London's wartime legacy from medieval fortifications to the War on Terror. First lecture delivered via zoom followed by 8 guided walks; no class/break week 6/10/26.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - City of words: London's literary landscape Course start date: Thu 10 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Eleanor JacksonLondon has been muse, magnet and mecca to writers for 400 years, home to Shakespeare's successes, Dickens' dramas and Wilde's witticisms. After an introductory lecture (via zoom) we walk a different London neighbourhood each week exploring its literary connections.Break week/No class: 08/10/2026.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - The men who built London Course start date: Thu 10 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Eleanor JacksonLondon was shaped by its architects, engineers, bricklayers, navies etc. Our lecture and walks examine London’s buildings and the men (and women) who worked throughout history to create this eclectic and wonderful city. First lecture will be delivered via zoom followed by 8 guided walks. Break week/no class 08/10/2026.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - City Lit a cappella Course start date: Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Della RhodesThis small ensemble of experienced harmony singers learn, record and perform original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Level 3 Certificate in Software Development, Gateway Qualifications Course start date: Tue 28 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Sathish Boini, Kathryn ColdhamThis Level 3 accredited course is designed for learners wishing to develop and extend their digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries within Software Development.
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here
The course fee is £2699.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £1645.00. The remaining fee of £1054.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 7492 2515. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £2,699.00 Senior fee £2,699.00 Concession £2,699.00 - Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1 Course start date: Tue 29 Sep 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Rachel MontaguIn this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - 1960s London Course start date: Thu 1 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Geoffrey LevettExplore the dynamic history of London in the 1960s. From pop culture to politics, immigration to education we will look at the changing face of the capital through a decade of transformation. Tutor: professional guide Dr. Geoffrey Levett.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Advanced painting: practice and discourse Course start date: Mon 12 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Bukki Adeyemo, Clare Barton-Harvey, Henry Gibbons Guy, Sam Hanner, Michael Harding, Stuart Jones, Mario Lautier Vella, Joe Richardson, Benjamin Senior, Ian TucknottDevelop your painting in greater depth on this advanced course, working with a team of artist-tutors and a committed network of peer-practitioners, across a set of projects focusing on a range of contemporary themes, processes, and debates. The course is intended for experienced painters with a positive and enquiring attitude to the practices and discourses of painting in its various forms, and a commitment to peer-dialogue and critical discussion. Focused and intensive studio-based weekend projects (once per month), are interspersed with weekly online tutorials, feedback, discussion and seminars.Full fee £2,749.00 Senior fee £2,199.00 Concession £1,924.00 - Lipreading teacher training courseCourse start date: Fri 17 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Anita ThorntonPart-time 19 days spread over 10 lecture blocks
This course will be a mixed delivery mode. Students will attend City Lit, Covent Garden, London for some of the teaching blocks and access some of the blocks online.
You will attend lecture and teaching practice blocks on the following dates.
2025: 17 and 18 October, 14 and 15 November, 12 and 13 December,
2026: 9 and 10 January, 6 and 7 February, 20 and 21 March,
17 18 April, 8 May, 15 and 16 May, 12 and 13 June
If combined with a teaching qualification such as our GT105 Award in Education and Training, this will qualify you to teach Lipreading in the Further Education sector.
You cannot enrol online for this course. Please contact us at lipreading@citylit.ac.uk to request an application form.Full fee £2,699.00 Senior fee £2,699.00 Concession £2,699.00 - Discovering Victorian London: empire, enterprise and education Course start date: Tue 5 May 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Eleanor JacksonVictorian London shaped today's city. Discover the lasting legacy of the Victorian age, uncover its secrets, and meet some of the characters who created one of the world's greatest cities. Initial lecture via zoom followed by 7 guided walks. NB: Break week 26/5/26
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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