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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. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. French A level
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics on the society, history and culture of contemporary France and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied French for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments.







    This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will take place on a Saturday in February 2026 (date TBC) at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend on that date.







    The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed).







    * Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.







    Term 1: 30/09/2025 - 09/12/2025



    Term 2: 13/01/2026 - 31/03/2026



    Term 3: 21/04/2026 - 16/06/2026.
    Full fee £1,349.00 Senior fee £1,349.00 Concession £935.00
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  2. City Lit fine jewellery
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Elizabeth Bone, Rae Duncan, Rebecca Ilett, Katrin Spranger
    This advanced course will refine your existing jewellery making and design skills, through sessions in the workshop and guided independent study tasks. With an ethos of ‘idea to product', developing your personal research, design and making approach, there will be structured modules and projects encouraging you to build on your technical skills, presentation, and professional practice. We will explore material, finish and construction, alongside professional practice methodologies such as drawing, prototyping, outsourcing, pricing, and selling. The course culminates with working towards the production of a final body of work.
    Full fee £1,599.00 Senior fee £1,279.00 Concession £1,119.00
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  3. America in the 50s: culture and society
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pauline Greene, Mark Malcomson, Dale Mineshima-Lowe, Paul Sutton, Patricia Sweeney, Ian Tucknott
    From America's domestic expansion and boom in the 1950s, this online intertextual course explores the political, social and cultural context of 1950s America through a study of literature, history, music, film and art of the period. With different tutors for each specialism, the course provides a 'taster' in each subject as a gateway to further study in understanding this fascinating period in American culture and society.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  4. Latin 4 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Doukissa Kamini
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    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  5. Latin 4 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
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    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  6. Storytelling for business and pleasure 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 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 £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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  7. Full fee £949.00 Senior fee £949.00 Concession £949.00
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  8. Introduction to Herbal Medicine
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ellie Holly
    Herbal medicine has lot to offer when it comes to improving mood, reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function and increasing energy levels. Herbal medicine is the use of whole plant extracts to treat illness and to prevent disease. When used correctly, herbal medicines offer a safe and effective way to improve mental health. Many herbs can be used safely alongside orthodox medicines. This course is all about giving you the knowledge you need to feel confident buying and trying herbal medicines to support your own health.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  9. Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Is your grammar holding you back? Learn how to communicate more effectively by analysing, discussing and experimenting with English grammar. This course will help you realise that grammar is really about meaning: understanding better the meaning of what someone is saying and expressing yourself more meaningfully.



    You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name). The course runs over three terms (though you may start any term, places allowing).



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

    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £90.00
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  10. Full fee £999.00 Senior fee £999.00 Concession £999.00
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  11. Voice masterclass: the Patsy Rodenburg method
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Extended by popular demand into twice its original length, we will explore through practical exercises the basic methodology of the leading voice practitioner Patsy Rodenburg in these two three-hour workshops delivered in the college.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  12. French DALF C2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Ce cours de niveau très avancé vous prépare pour les examens en juin 2025 du 'Diplôme approfondi en langue française' (DALF), niveau C2. Vous pouvez arranger un interview. Pour cela, contacter languages : languages@citylit.ac.uk.







    Possibilité de paiement en plusieurs versements. Les frais d'examen ne sont pas inclus dans le prix.











    Voici les dates des trimestres:







    Term 1: 03/10/2024-12/12/2024







    Term 2: 16/01/2025-10/04/2025







    Term 3: 01/05/2025-19/06/2025.
    Full fee £869.00 Senior fee £869.00 Concession £565.00
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  13. Character voices for animation, stage and screen
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 3 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Thorpe
    Character voices aren’t just for cartoons. Learn the tools and techniques you need to create new and unique character voices or to accurately imitate a historical or contemporary voice for animation, stage and screen. This intensive course will be delivered in the media studio.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £111.00
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  14. Poetry of the Troubles: Seamus Heaney and his Contemporaries
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 3 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lewis Ward
    On this in-college literature course we will read Seamus Heaney’s North (1975), his first collection to deal explicitly with the Troubles in Northern Ireland, alongside poems on the same theme by contemporaries including Michael Longley, Seamus Deane and Derek Mahon.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  15. Physics: from particles to the universe and beyond
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 6 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gary Retallick
    Explore fundamental aspects of physics such as the nature of light, matter and energy and the physical laws governing our universe. Learn about the revolutionary discoveries of the world around us.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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