Courses in London & Online

The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online

Looking for courses? City Lit offers thousands of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events—more than any other college in London. Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme, you’ll find flexible options to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well in-person courses from our Covent Garden campus and we offers a variety of classes 7 days a weekin order to fit into your lifestyle whether you want to learn in the daytime, evenings, or on weekends.

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City Lit is the UK’s leading adult education provider. Over 30 000 learners choose City Lit every year to learn something new. 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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All our courses are led by expert tutors including published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals; and they look forward to sharing their valuable knowledge and experience with you.

Dive into an unparalleled range of online courses with City Lit, the UK’s leading adult education provider. 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.

Courses in London & Online

Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!

Whether you want to try something new, revive your passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!

All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.

We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden

Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.

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  1. Improve your speaking voice
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Feb 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Giles Abbott
    Improve the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  2. Italian 3: lingua e cultura
    Course start date:  Fri 21 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Flavia D'Angelantonio
    An ideal chance to put your Italian into practice discussing Italian culture and practise your language skills. We'll talk about food, art, music and other topics of interest to the class.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  3. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  4. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00
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  5. Voiceovers: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Thorpe
    Expanding on the skills mastered in the Improvers course, you will gain deeper experience in microphone and voiceover techniques, working towards a higher professional standard. This more challenging course will provide you with a focused range of audio/voiceover materials.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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  6. Between Greece and Rome: Etruscan art
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Simone Chisena
    Explore the figurative world of the elusive Etruscan civilization - from lavish painted tombs to enigmatic terracotta urns and majestic bronze sculptures.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  7. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  8. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00
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  9. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £76.00
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  10. Music and the Jungian psyche
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nadia Perez
    An invitation to consider music and the psyche from a Jungian perspective. Investigate how we listen to and make meaning of music, both literally and with a symbolic attitude. Study and discuss different aspects of music and link them to Jungian principles, such as musicking and active imagination.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  11. Pilates: Friday chill out
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Monica Willett
    Learn Pilates exercises to improve your health. The course is taught at a gentle and enjoyable pace and covers basic moves to improve core strength, balance and posture. Suitable for all, including complete beginners.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  12. Grammar in practice: upper intermediate (level 1-2)
    Course start date:  Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Unsure when to use present perfect or past perfect? Is reported speech still causing you problems? Do you need to practise your conditionals? Join this course and put your grammar into practice in speaking, writing, reading and listening. Gain confidence in using grammar effectively through high level and engaging tasks



    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).



    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 £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £75.00
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  13. Art in medieval Italy: the Kingdom of Lombardy and its impact
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Simone Chisena
    Discover the rich artistic heritage of the first Kings of Italy, the tenacious warriors who first rule the country.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  14. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00
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  15. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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