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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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  1. Picture book writing
    Illustrated image of a small boy, a bear and a bird grouped in a green forest
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 17 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lou Kuenzler
    Would you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  2. Write a short story in a weekend
    Close-up of hand writing on paper
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vicky Grut
    Turn your great idea into a short story on this fun practical course. You'll be introduced to some key fiction writing techniques and encouraged to draft a short story from beginning to end. Suitable for beginners who are comfortable learning at a fast pace.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  3. Writing for children: getting started
    Close-up of a hand holding a pen near an open book
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 22 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Develop your ideas for children's stories in this practical and interactive short course. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  4. Craft focus: introduction to novel plotting
    Open book with fanned pages, and a teacup out of focus in the background
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Explore different approaches to novel plotting and learn how to plot your own novel successfully in this short course suitable for those who have begun writing a novel.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  5. Deaf history part 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 22 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Peter Brown
    This exciting course covers information about the history of the Deaf community, education, media and sport to a more advanced and in depth level. It is taught in BSL, and hearing people with a minimum of level 2 in BSL are welcome.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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