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.
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- Spanish beginners: revisionCourse start date: Mon 7 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 1: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (about one year of study).
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 £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Ways into creative writing: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Suzannah V. EvansNot sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.
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 £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Ways into poetry: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 20 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alice FrecknallAre you just starting to write poetry? This shorter version of our introductory Ways into poetry course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Chinese beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Sat 31 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these lively online communicative classes. 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 £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - Writing creative non-fiction: intensiveCourse start date: Wed 11 Jun 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Erica BuistThis shorter version of our introductory creative non-writing course explores the core elements of creative non-fiction across genres such as travel writing, the personal essay and life writing.
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 £149.00 Concession £75.00 - French 2 upper: focus on listeningCourse start date: Tue 2 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelThis skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of French and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken French in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of French pronunciation to give you a better idea of how French is spoken.
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 £49.00 - French beginners: revision courseCourse start date: Mon 7 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'French beginners: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (one year's study).
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 £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Arabic 2 revisionCourse start date: Tue 15 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingConsolidate your elementary knowledge of Arabic in this online lively course. Suitable if you have studied Arabic for two years or have an equivalent level.
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 £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Piano/keyboards: revision for levels 1 and 2Course start date: Tue 22 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesStudy pieces from the ABRSM 2019 & 2020 Grade 2 piano syllabus. Learn the required scales and try some aural tests. An ideal way to boost your learning over the summer. Tutor: Ana Claudia Magalhaes.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Japanese: jump into year 2Course start date: Tue 9 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenThis short course is a chance to review the topics covered in year one (beginners course module 1/2/3) and give you a head start as you enter your second year of studying Japanese.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Access to HE diploma: humanities and social science (evenings)Course start date: Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Applications for the September 2025 start are now open.
This course has 4 free spaces for learners aged 19-23, who meet the residency criteria and who have not previously achieved a full level 3 qualification. These places are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to applicants who fully meet the course entry requirements.
If you are not eligible for a free place you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE).
Please click Start Assessment on the course page.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities and Social Science) is a qualification designed for anyone who has left school without the usual qualifications (GCSEs or A-levels) and wishes to study at university.
It is a highly intensive, fast-track route to higher education, where you will complete the equivalent of 3 A-Levels in one year, and requires attendance ONLINE via ZOOM two nights per week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 6-9.15pm, as well as online tutorials every two to three weeks (from 5pm) and substantial private study. These dates and times are non-negotiable and you are required to attend every session. There may also be optional study sessions at our Central London Campus on one Saturday each term.
Due to the course's intensity, priority will be given to applications from those who are serious and sure about progressing to degree level study and are ready to take on the intense challenge that the year will bring.
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
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00 - Acting: Foundation (Certificate Level 2)Course start date: Thu 16 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cara Jennings, Vernon Thompson, Martin WimpressDo you want to be an actor but find it hard to fit the training around your other commitments? This intensive and practical accredited course, running two weekday evenings each week, provides classes in the core disciplines of acting, voice and movement, and culminates in a showing of contemporary scenework to an invited audience. Successful candidates achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Performing Arts awarded by OCN London.Full fee £1,499.00 Senior fee £1,499.00 Concession £1,499.00
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