Gain a recognised qualification at City Lit
Your journey to a rewarding career begins here — where your passion meets purpose.
In just one-to-two years, you can build the skills to boost your career prospects at a fraction of the cost of traditional university education.
Get firsthand insights from our students, explore their success stories and discover our one-to-two year courses below.
Nico's Story — "My journey from Fashion to Counselling"
Student Success Stories — From Passion To Profession
Discover how our students have transformed their lives through study, opportunity, and determination.
Explore ten inspiring stories from City Lit students that have been there and done it.
Tyrell
Acting Foundation (Level 2 Certificate)
With guidance from inspiring tutors, Tyrell gained the skills and courage to pursue acting professionally. After completing his drama courses at City Lit, he’s heading to Lamda Drama School with big dreams.
Julia
Supportive tutors and studio time on City Lit’s Advanced Painting course gave Julia space to explore her artistic voice. With new exhibitions, she’s stepping confidently into her art career.
Augusto
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage
City Lit’s Diploma in Massage course helped Augusto move from waiting tables into a new career. Now an award-winning therapist with the NHS, he’s preparing to launch his own wellbeing company.
Ready to fuel your passion? Find out whether you can turn your passion into a career with our accredited and City Lit certified courses.
Gain the skills you need for your career in less than a year with our short and fast-track courses.
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4
Train to become a qualified counsellor. Develop your skills as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, integrative practitioner.
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Acting Foundation: Level 2
An accredited acting course in voice, movement and performance culminating in a live performance. Ideal if you’re balancing other commitments.
1 Year | Awarded by OCN London
Advanced Painting: practice and discourse
Advance your skills in painting. Explore techniques, materials, and creative approaches to develop a confident, personal practice.
1 Year | Advanced course
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage
Considering massage therapy as a career? Learn the theory and practice of massage at a professional level.
1 Year | Accredited Industry Qualification
Discover how our students have transformed their lives through study, opportunity, and determination. Explore ten inspiring stories from City Lit students that have been there and done it.
John
Sports Massage (Level 3, 4 & 5)
John used the City Lit Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 Sports Massage courses to forge a new path in the fitness industry.
Carla
Acting (Level 2 Certificate & Level 3 Diploma)
Carla followed her dream on the Acting: Foundation (Certificate Level 2) and is now studying for her Acting Diploma (Level 3).
Akin
Counselling Diploma (Level 4)
Akin started a new career and set up his own practise after completing the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: Integrative Pathway course.
Sabrina
City Lit Fine Art (CLFA)
The City Lit Fine Art course gave Sabrina the tools to pursue her passion at a time which worked for her.
Belinda
Acting Diploma (Level 3)
The one-year Acting Diploma (Level 3) meant that Belinda could fuel her passion for acting alongside her full-time job and land her first role.
Anett
Level 5 Sports Massage Therapy
Anett gained a Level 5 Sports Massage Therapy qualification at City Lit and even competed in the UK 2023 Massage Championships.
Esme
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Esme tried the City Lit Pre-Foundation course and progressed to the UAL Accredited Art & Design Foundation Diploma at City Lit.
Heather
Access To Higher Education
The Access to HE Diploma: Humanities and Social Science helped Heather to follow a lifelong dream of studying archaeology.
Pursue your passion
Turn your passion into real career opportunities without the long haul of a traditional university.
Gain expert knowledge
With expert tutors who are active professionals in their field, you’ll gain both practical skills and industry insights.
Dream big, pay less
Our longer courses cost significantly less than undergraduate degrees, making professional training more accessible.
Nico
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
John used the City Lit Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 Sports Massage courses to forge a new path in the fitness industry.
Geronimo
Diploma in Massage
John used the City Lit Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 Sports Massage courses to forge a new path in the fitness industry.
Tyrell
Acting Foundation (Level 2 Certificate)
John used the City Lit Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 Sports Massage courses to forge a new path in the fitness industry.
Counselling Diploma: Integrative Pathway
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Train to become a qualified counsellor. On this diploma qualification, you will develop as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, Integrative practitioner.
Counselling Diploma: Integrative Pathway
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Train to become a qualified counsellor. On this diploma qualification, you will develop as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, Integrative practitioner.
Counselling Diploma: Integrative Pathway
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Train to become a qualified counsellor. On this diploma qualification, you will develop as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, Integrative practitioner.
Counselling Diploma: Integrative Pathway
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Train to become a qualified counsellor. On this diploma qualification, you will develop as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, Integrative practitioner.
Counselling Diploma: Integrative Pathway
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Train to become a qualified counsellor. On this diploma qualification, you will develop as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, Integrative practitioner.
Counselling Diploma: Integrative Pathway
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Train to become a qualified counsellor. On this diploma qualification, you will develop as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, Integrative practitioner.
Discover More Courses To Boost Your Career
Ready to fuel your passion? Find out whether you can turn your passion into a career with our accredited and City Lit certified courses.
Gain the skills you need for your career in less than a year with our short and fast-track courses.
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About City Lit
City Lit is the ultimate destination for courses in London, from part-time short courses and one-off workshops to year-long programmes and accredited courses. We teach thousands of students every year and help them to reach their potential, engage with their communities, and build strong relationships. Ofsted inspectors rated City Lit as an Outstanding provider following inspection in May 2023.
