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

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 £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  3. Meditation for pain relief and wellbeing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 2 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sally Page
    Whether you experience long term physical or acute pain, unpleasant body symptoms or simply want to understand the pain better or improve your health and wellbeing, this course offers the possibilities available to you. It will also guide you to the direct experience of peace, a relaxed body and improved functioning as well as providing you with the know how to make the choice.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00
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  9. Learning to use your iPhone
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Mar 2026 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Is your iPhone confusing you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? This short course will help you understand your phone, troubleshoot problems and use some of its most popular features and apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.



    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 £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00
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  12. Reflexology supporting mental health wellbeing: CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 16 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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  13. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  14. Russia and Ukraine: The memory politics of conflict
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Olivia Durand
    The ongoing Russian occupation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian fight for its people, land and sovereignty is not only fought on the battlefield. A significant dimension revolves around how Ukraine as a multi-cultural nation and sovereign state challenges the dominant Russian political representation of the linkage between the history of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and today's Russia. Join us to understand how both history and memory are an integral dimension of the war.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  15. Nature and landscape photography: London location
    Course start date:  Fri 7 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Rachel Wegh
    Widllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest open spaces whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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