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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.
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.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Creative non-fictionCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul LaffanExplore practical and imaginative approaches to creative non fiction, including travel writing, life writing and the essay. Analyse published work, produce your own pieces, and benefit from detailed feedback.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Ways into screenwritingCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clive FordLearn to write for the screen on this practical, introductory course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00 - BSL level 1Course start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Antony RabinHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £739.00 Senior fee £739.00 Concession £554.00 - Piano/keyboards 1ACourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Counselling as a careerCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (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 - Piano/keyboards 1BCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerA near-beginners’ course for pianists. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 1A or and have basic keyboard and music reading skills in C position, this course will introduce you to more notes.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Screen acting: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert CavanahWork in a safe and supportive environment to learn skills and techniques to be able to act truthfully on camera. This is a practical course taught by a highly experienced screen actor.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Spanish tasterCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. 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 - Counselling: an introductionCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Enhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the 3 main theoretical approaches in counselling.
We have courses running daytimes, evenings and weekends. Whatever your schedule, you can find a course that works for you!Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £349.00 Concession £227.00 - Piano/keyboards 1CCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lindsey FillinghamThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship. - Exploring classical music: module 3Course start date: Thu 19 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil LuckDo you want to know more about Western classical music? Explore selected topics and key works in Romantic and modern music on this informative 10-week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. NB: Break week 31 Oct 2024.
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 £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Tap dance: improversCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Benjamin BaileyPractice and improve your basic tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Exploring classical music: module 1Course start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Neil LuckDo you want to know more about Western classical music? Explore selected topics and key works in Medieval to (early) Baroque music on this informative 10-week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. NB: Break week: 28 Oct 2024.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Developing your screenwritingCourse start date: Thu 19 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Billy CookContinue your screenwriting journey in this practical intermediate course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and creative environment.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00
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