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Writing Courses & Workshops Online & in London

Be inspired to write, and learn how to get published at the college where Andrea Levy, Malorie Blackman, Anna Burns, and other celebrated authors studied. Read our success stories to see what's possible for you as a writer.

Learn from published authors

Whether you're just starting out or ready to publish your first book, the benefits of our writing courses include expert tuition from a published author and feedback on your work as you develop your writing skills. There will also be opportunities to participate in group discussions and activities with fellow students.

Unheard Voices Scholarship

City Lit’s Malorie Blackman Scholarships for 'Unheard Voices' provide three annual awards to fund one year’s study within the Creative Writing department at City Lit. Learn more >

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

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Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

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  1. Screen acting: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gary Grant
    This is a practical and intensive screen acting course, designed for students to learn how to create characters and be at their best when working within difficult and pressurised circumstances. Ideal for those who have previously studied screen acting and are planning to make the leap into finding work. Also for those who have already broken into the industry but want to make sure they’re at their best when on set.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00
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  2. Chinese 5: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 8 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Learn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.







    For advanced learners ( Citylit advanced level) of Mandarin Chinese to improve their speaking, listening and command of the Chinese language at a higher level (equivalent to HSK-4). Suitable if you have studied Chinese part-time for at least 5-6 years/ full-time for more than two years and have been self-learning and using Chinese occasionally in life/work or if you have passed HSK level-3 or equivalent (1500 vocabulary items or more).Students should be able to read Chinese characters.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  3. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  4. French 3 upper: conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Radet
    Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Level 3 certificate in BSL
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pat Parke
    Ideal if you have passed level 2 in BSL and are ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to achieve the level 3 qualification, accredited by Signature.
    Full fee £1,549.00 Senior fee £1,549.00 Concession £1,549.00
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  7. French 5: littérature française contemporaine
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Anais Perdaems
    The course is an introduction to the relation between French literature and ideological, political and social discourse in France, from postcolonialism and feminism in the 20th century to the relationship between sociology and literature. The course will also explore contemporary genres of French writing such as autofiction and documentary-fiction.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  8. French 5: reading group
    Course start date:  Fri 3 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nicole Dalle
    Aimez-vous lire en français? Venez échanger vos impressions sur des romans sélectionnés par le groupe. Premier livre à lire sera annoncé début juillet.







    Rendez-vous mensuels les Notez qu'il y a un autre "reading group" similaire, décalé d'une semaine tout au long de l'année, au cas où les dates vous convienndrez mieux. Entrez LF520 en haut à droite pour aller sur la page web. Notez cependant qu'il n'est pas possible d'assister aux 2 cours alternativement.







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    Term 1: 03/10; 31/10; 28/11



    Term 2: 23/01; 20/02; 20/03



    Term 3: 01/05; 29/05; 26/06.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  9. Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu

    In this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  10. French 4: conversation
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Débats et conversations sur des sujets d'actualité avec l'aide de journaux et de la télévision.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  11. Latin 4 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Continue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts as well as exploring Roman culture and history. Based on Reading Latin, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2 volumes.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Full fee £539.00 Senior fee £539.00 Concession £539.00
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  13. Storytelling for business and pleasure 1
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ariella Eshed
    All cultures respect the world of Story. The ability to tell Stories, in a variety of settings, is a skill that has seen a strong resurgence both in the workplace and in contemporary performance. Gain greater confidence in your communication skills and apply this to your wider experience. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  14. The Twelve Caesars, Emperors of Rome
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Duigan
    Discover the extraordinary lives of the first rulers of Imperial Rome. Ancient historians have given us vivid accounts of the sometimes amusing, often scandalous, but always fascinating events in their lives. Can we distinguish between 'fact’ and vicious propaganda? A visit to the British Museum is included.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  15. Full fee £949.00 Senior fee £949.00 Concession £949.00
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