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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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  1. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  2. Drawing for beginners
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Andrea Voisey
    Explore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, you will be introduced to key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  3. Scandals in British politics
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ian McGarvie
    This course explores major scandals in recent political history. Join us to learn more!
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  4. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  5. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  6. Renaissance art at the National Gallery
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Emma Rose Barber
    This course explores the Making, the Locating and the Viewing of Renaissance paintings in the collection of the National Gallery. This course takes place at the National Gallery.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  7. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  8. Labour unions in the 21st century: relevant or a thing of the past?
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Caglar Ezikoglu
    Explore the evolving role of labour unions in modern society, examining their relevance and impact in the 21st century.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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  9. Return to French (lower intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Jul 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    Come and join this lively interactive course to refresh your lower intermediate French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course in September .
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  10. Economic paradigms: are there alternatives to capitalism?
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Caglar Ezikoglu
    Explore diverse economic theories beyond capitalism in economic paradigms with regards to the alternatives of capitalism and broaden your understanding of global economic systems.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  11. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  12. Economics with Vince Cable: a global tour of politicians who changed the narrative on economics
    Course start date:  Wed 21 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Join Dr Vince Cable, former minister and party leader of the Liberal Democrats, to learn more about key politicians who changed the global narrative on economics.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  14. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00
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  15. Communicating effectively at work
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jonny Black
    How skilfully do you manage the impression you give with the words you use and the statements you make? Develop your speaking and meeting skills in the workplace in this intensive summer course which takes place in the college.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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