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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

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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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.

 

 

 

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.

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  1. Spanish 3/4: celebraciones en España: la Semana Santa en Andalucía
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Elisabet Rodriguez
    Vive la pasión de Andalucía con este emocionante curso sobre ‘La Semana Santa en Andalucía’ y descubre el entusiasmo, la historia y la cultura que rodean a esta tradición única.











    Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio y avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).







    This course will be delivered face to face in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  2. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  3. Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
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  4. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  5. Learning Korean through K-pop Songs
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 22 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jiyeon Kim
    Dive 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
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  6. Textiles at the V&A: 1650 to the present
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Elizabeth Eyres
    This 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
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  7. Foundation Open Day
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jera May
    Join us for our art and design Foundation open day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors and students on our Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, and view our workshops, facilities and gallery. We're also offering portfolio surgery sessions, application advice and interviews.
    Full fee £0.00
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  8. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  9. Spanish 2/3: cultura andina y el español
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Natalia Fajardo Ilaja
    Come and explore the life style of the ancient Andean civilizations. You will learn about their traditions, music, arts and the main groups that inhabited this wonderful area of South America.







    Please note that this course will be taught in Spanish. You should have an elementary level of the language (at least an A2 level).
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  10. Italian taster
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Veronica De Felice
    Italy's unrivalled arts, food and architecture means there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Try your hand at learning a bit of Italian to see if you'd like to do a full course!
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  11. History of ideas: thinking about conspiracy theories - a taster
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  John Holroyd
    'In the age of social media, the globalisation of information in a way not seen before, so many narratives about aspects of history, science, government policy and behaviour abound. In this situation we have become familiar with the phrase 'conspiracy theories'. Join this two-hour interactive lecture if you would like to find out more about what philosophers have to say about conspiracy theories.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £8.00 Concession £7.00
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  12. In conversation with Nag Vladermersky
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Nag Vladermersky, the organiser of the London International Animation Festival will be presenting the highlights of this year's Festival. It’s an amazing opportunity to see the latest contemporary traditional and experimental animations from international animators and find out about the animators and their techniques.



    Tickets are free but space is limited, so early booking recommended.
    Full fee £0.00
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  13. Words that Burn: Human Rights and Poetry Workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 29 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Unlock the transformative power of words with Amnesty International UK’s 'Words that Burn: human rights and poetry workshop'. Co-delivered by award winning poet Deanna Rodger and AIUK Education Officer, Sita Kenyon.
    Full fee £0.00
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  14. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  15. Spanish beginners: taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 31 Mar 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Get a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure in this lively taster course. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction 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 £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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