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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.
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- Taster: Meet the VictoriansCourse start date: Mon 5 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellen CarpenterJoin us for a taster session in which we will explore the complex, enquiring and sometimes contradictory world of the Victorians, whose science, engineering, and development of industrial innovations changed the landscapes of Britain and the lives of its people.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - French: revisit your elementary FrenchCourse start date: Tue 6 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michel WillameCome and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course later in September.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - French 5: Introduction to DALF CertificateCourse start date: Tue 6 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henriette HarlallWould you like to improve your French and possibly gain an internationally recognised qualification at both academic and professional levels? Revise, practise and also gain an insight into the DALF courses starting in September. An advanced, post A-level command of the language is required.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Introduction to English language GCSECourse start date: Thu 8 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you excited by the English language? Do you want to gain an English language GCSE? This short introduction course will prepare you for completing a GCSE involves and show if you are ready for the accredited programme in terms of time investment, dedication, interest and ability.
You must pass this course before being able to start the full GCSE and take an initial assessment before starting this course.
(Assessments including mock tests will take place in the City Lit building and you need to be able to attend these in person as required).
Click the Start Assessment button on this page. Please log on with your email address (not name) and use Chrome if possible. Or Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 7492 2511.
At the same time you complete your pre-course assessment, please also complete our pre-course form and tell us more about yourself.
.Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00 - Portraits 1
Course start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brian SayersThis course aims to introduce you to this fascinating genre in both drawing and painting portraits through practical experience of the basic skills and concepts involved, including structure and proportion of the head and features, tone, colour, pose and expression.Full fee £439.00 Senior fee £351.00 Concession £285.00 - Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)Course start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsDiscover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress on to a qualification.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Certificate in counselling skillsCourse start date: Thu 15 Sep 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Constance Ffrench, Edna Ogundare, Diana PigottThe application process for this course is now closed.
Do you want to develop counselling skills for paid or voluntary work? This course includes occasional weekend sessions which you will be required to join and one compulsory residential trip away.
In order to apply for this course, please ensure that:
• you have (or will have) completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours, with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years) . OR
• you have completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70% AND you have completed a ‘Counselling introduction: advanced’ course (or equivalent) with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)
• you are able to speak and write fluently in English (level 2/GCSE).Full fee £2,199.00 Senior fee £2,199.00 Concession £2,199.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack DuplockThe immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Hindi: jump into Year 2Course start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sabrina OsborneThis short course is a chance to review the topics covered in year one and give you a head start as you enter your second year of studying Hindi.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - English for deaf people: English for Business Communications C&G Level 1 (Entry 3 - Level 1) - part 1Course start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
This course is suitable for you if work (or if you are looking for work) as office and administrative staff and wish to improve your skills to be able to communicate more effectively in written English.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00 - Introduction to Maths foundation GCSECourse start date: Tue 13 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
This short course is to make sure you are ready for the full GCSE Maths Foundation programme (AC201/AC205) and to ensure you know what to expect from the full qualification, its content and the commitment required for success in terms of time investment, dedication, interest and ability. GCSE Maths is a qualification which show employers and universities that you have a good level of maths as well as effective concentration and study skills. It also demonstrates that you are able to learn and retain abstract concepts. Please note the Friday classes are not every Friday, but approximately every third week.
(Assessments including mock tests will take place in the City Lit building and you need to be able to attend these in person as required).
You must pass this course before being able to start the full GCSE and take an initial assessment before starting this course. Click the Start Assessment button on this page. Please log on with your email address (not name) and use Chrome if possible. Or Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 7492 2511.
At the same time you complete your pre-course assessment, please also complete our pre-course form and tell us more about yourself.
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This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00 - Lipreading taster sessionCourse start date: Tue 13 Sep 2022 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Nicola HicksCome along to this free, fun taster session to experience what a lipreading class is like. Aimed at those who use spoken English as their main means of communication. Suitable for people who have little or no knowledge of lipreading.
This course will be delivered online.
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.Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00 - Clay sculpture: life and portraitCourse start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra HarleyFollow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and Rodin and learn how to capture the human figure, both physically and emotionally, on this fascinating practical sculpting course. You will work from a life model to develop your own clay sculpture of the human form.Full fee £469.00 Senior fee £375.00 Concession £305.00 - Introduction to Maths higher GCSECourse start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
This short course is to make sure you are ready for the full GCSE Higher Maths course AC202 and you know what to expect from the full course, its content and the commitment required for success. You have to pass this course before joining the full accreditation.
GCSE Maths is a qualification which show employers and universities that you have a good level of maths skills, concentration and study skills. It also shows that you are able to learn and retain abstract concepts.
Please note the Thursday classes are not every Thursday, but approximately every third week.
(Assessments including mock tests will take place in the City Lit building and you need to be able to attend these in person as required).
You must take a pre-coursel assessment face-to-face or online. Click the Start Assessment button on this page. Please log on with your email address (not name). Or Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 7492 2511.
At the same time you complete your pre-course assessment, please also complete our pre-course form and tell us more about yourself.
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This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00 - Grammar for ancient languages: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 13 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Suitable for complete beginners of ancient languages. Become familiar with the key grammar terminology and concepts that will enhance your learning. Highly recommended if you are starting to learn an ancient or classical language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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