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  1. Last Few Places
    Female myths and divinities from Ancient Greece

    Greek mythology reveals a profound appreciation of the feminine, reflected in the prominence of powerful goddesses and the belief that both masculine and feminine energies exist within every individual, regardless of gender. The ancient Greeks also believed that these complementary energies are present throughout nature and the universe, and that their balance is essential to harmony and the flourishing of life. This course explores some of these myths, uncovering their timeless wisdom and enduring relevance.

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    Tue 6 Oct 2026
    Maria Contos
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00
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  2. Stories of the Western Sahara: art and cultural history, 8th-16th centuries

    In this course we shall explore the Medieval history of the Sahara and the Sahel, looking at the rise of the Gold Kingdoms, Trans-Saharan trade, cultural synergy, and spread of Islam into the region.

    Online

    Tue 6 Oct 2026
    Anita Chowdry
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  3. Evening
    Reflexology: an introduction
    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bath towel.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Whitehead
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. ★ 5.0
    Arabic reading group
    Do you want to start reading more fluently in Arabic while improving your knowledge of vocabulary and pronunciation? Then, come and join this friendly online reading class which focuses on practical, everyday texts. You will need to be able to read the alphabet and individual words to join this course. Suitable if you are studying at 2 lower module 1 level or above (more than 1 year of Arabic).

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    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Alaa Sonjoq
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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    ★ 5.0
    History reading group: political biographies

    Through discussion of selected biographies we will explore in depth key individuals in world history , their legacy and the era in which they lived. The first class (6/10/26) will discuss Robert Caro’s The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Vol. 4: The Passage of Power.

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    Tue 6 Oct 2026
    Zoe Quinn
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00
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  6. Evening
    ★ 5.0
    China and Africa
    This course studies the evolution of Chinese involvement in Africa, from the 1950s to the present day. Themes explored include diplomatic and defence relations, trade and commerce, politics and ideology.

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    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Maisa Edwards
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
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  7. Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Breughel – wondrous artists and their legacy

    Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Breughel the elder - two northern Renaissance artists, and their influence on 20th-century artists known as the Surrealists. Artists divided in time by 500 years, but who share many similarities with their strange and curious subjects and objects conjured up to ignite amazement, wonder, discussion and even outrage.

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    Tue 6 Oct 2026
    Emma Rose Barber
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00
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  8. Old English literature: the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles

    Read and analyse the language of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. This course is suitable for those students who have completed the level 1, 2 and the general course on Old English literature.

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    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Stephen Pollington
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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    ★ 5.0
    Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+)

    Is your grammar holding you back? Enhance your communication skills by exploring, analysing, and experimenting with advanced English grammar. This course will help you understand that grammar is not just about rules-it's about meaning. You'll learn to interpret others more accurately and express yourself more clearly and effectively.

    This course runs during terms 1 and 3.

    You need to do a short test before joining. Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423





    This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are unemployed and claiming certain benefits. For more information Click here

    Online

    Tue 6 Oct 2026
    Full fee £195.00 Senior fee £156.00 Concession £98.00
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    Mindful self-care for mind and body
    How often do you make time to take care of yourself? This session provides simple, practical tips and techniques that will help you take better care of yourself. Learn ways to relax your body, calm your mind and enhance your well-being.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026
    Hilary Lyons
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
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  11. Evening
    ★ 5.0
    Hindi beginners: module 1

    Learn Hindi either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.

    Experience learning Hindi by enrolling on a taster.

    Acquire the basics of this captivating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. This course is designed for complete beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Hindi.

    Keeley Street

    Thu 24 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Sabrina Aggarwal Osborne
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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  12. Evening
    ★ 5.0
    Generative AI: a short introduction
    This is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, Gemini, and Firefly.

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    Wed 7 Oct 2026 (and 26 other dates)
    Kate Scott
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  13. Evening
    French DELF B2

    As of January 2026, the French government will require citizenship applicants to have passed a B2 language proficiency examination. French DELF B2 is one of the most officially recognised qualifications. 

    This online course will prepare you for the exam of the 'Diplôme d'études en langue française' (DELF), B2 level, in June 2027. Suitable if you have studied French for about four to five years. Ideal if you would like to live, study or work in France.

    Please note that exam fees are not included in the advertised fees. The course can be paid in instalments.

    Term dates:

    Term 1: O7/10/2026 - 09/12/2026
    Term 2: 13/01/2027 - 17/03/2027
    Term 3: 07/04/2027 - 09/06/2027


    There will be a minimum of two mock exams per term.

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    Wed 7 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Pierre Porcheron
    Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £699.00 Concession £454.00
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  14. Last Few Places
    An Introduction to the Classic Trio of British Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley and Hume
    Join this course and discover the work of John Locke, the founder of British Empiricism; George Berkeley and his famous view on perception; and David Hume’s fork of ‘relations of ideas' and 'matters of fact'.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Wed 7 Oct 2026
    Cristina Paterno
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  15. Evening
    London History Lectures: The World of the London Bodysnatchers, 1800-1832

    In this illustrated talk, Sarah Wise - author of The Italian Boy: Murder and Grave Robbery in 1830s London - takes us on a tour of some of London’s lesser-known graveyards, and surveys some of the highly unsentimental folk who profited from other people’s deaths and family bereavements. Some of them even turned to murder.

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    Wed 7 Oct 2026
    Sarah Wise
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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