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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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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. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  2. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  3. Photography for beginners
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 30 Apr 2026 (and 17 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sara Leigh Lewis
    Always wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
    Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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  4. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  5. Digital photography printing with Adobe Photoshop
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Dominic Harris
    Want to give your portfolio or exhibition prints the professional edge? This hands-on course will guide you in printing top-quality inkjet (or giclee) prints as used by fine art photographers. Get to grips with Adobe Photoshop and our top-of-the-range Epson photo printers, and experiment with different paper types and inks.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  6. Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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  7. BSL level 1
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Antony Rabin
    Have you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.







    You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.
    Full fee £679.00 Senior fee £569.00 Concession £514.00
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  8. Piano: advanced workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Petros Moschos

    City Lit's most advanced, regular classes are for advanced pianists, whether  performers or specialist teachers. This course is designed to continue to develop your technique, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing to the highest level.

    Entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of piano. If you are interested in joining this class, please apply using the pink button; someone will be in touch with you to arrange an audition. 

    Break week 27th May 2026.
    Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00
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  9. Piano: repertoire workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Shelagh Sutherland

    If you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice.

    Please note that entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of Piano. If you would like to apply, please click the pink button; someone from the music department will be in touch to arrange an audition.

    Break week 28th May 2026.
    Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00
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  10. Full fee £999.00 Senior fee £799.00 Concession £649.00
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  11. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 2
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    This class is suitable for if you have completed module 1 or an introduction to lipreading class at City Lit. You will develop your lipreading and fingerspelling skills and build your confidence.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.







    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.







    This is a live online course. You will need:



    - Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.



    - A computer with microphone and camera. (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook). The classes work best using a desktop device. Please avoid accessing the class using a tablet or phone as the screen size will limit your ability to lipread or join in with the class.



    We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £115.00
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  12. First Steps in Reading and Writing
    Course start date:  Thu 16 Apr 2026 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)





    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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  13. Exploring classical music 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Luck
    Do you want to know more about classical music history? Explore selected topics and key works in Baroque, Classical and early Romantic music on this highly informative 10-week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. Break week: 28 May 2026.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  14. Exploring classical music 4
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Luck
    This course explores key ideas in art music during the twentieth century. Each week’s topic is introduced through study of a seminal musical work. **Break week: 28th May 2026.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  15. Full fee £669.00 Senior fee £535.00 Concession £468.00
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