Find Your Voice
Everyone is uniquely wired, with our own passions and ways of expressing ourselves. Yet many of us haven’t discovered our true voice or have the opportunity to share it.
At City Lit, our courses are designed to help you find your voice by exploring your ideas, building your confidence, and unlocking the strengths you never knew you had.
Your Voice. Your Way.
Meet our students
Get to know Simba, Prashant, Sue, Alix and Peter; and discover how each of them found their voice at City Lit.
Simba
Prashant
Sue
Alix
Peter
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Simba found a group that harnessed his passion for music
Played in the Percussion Orchestra
Simba always loved music but wanted a way to focus his passion. City Lit's Learning Disabilities Percussion Orchestra helped him grow as a musician, perform in front of packed audiences, and meet his heroes.
Prashant found art to project his message
Studied Developing Art Practice
Prashant rediscovered his childhood love for art through City Lit’s Developing Art Practice course. It gave him the freedom to express himself, leading to powerful pieces about inequality and social injustice.
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Sue found a language to connect to her ancestry
Studied Japanese
With a Japanese great-grandfather, Sue felt inspired to explore her heritage by learning the language and culture. Studying at City Lit helped her deepen that connection, giving her the tools to travel round Japan herself.
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Alix found the confidence to overcome her fear of numbers
Studied Maths
Alix struggled with numbers at school because of her dyscalculia. But needing a maths qualification to pursue her dream course at university, she overcame her fears and enrolled at City Lit, learning to trust in her abilities.
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Peter found the knowledge to manage his stammer
Received Interiorised Stammering Therapy
As a child, Peter struggled with certain words and often avoided situations where he might have to speak. Discovering he had an interiorised stammer, he turned to City Lit for support.
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John
Sports Massage (Level 3, 4 & 5)
John used the City Lit Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 Sports Massage courses to forge a new path in the fitness industry.
Carla
Acting: Foundation and Acting: Diploma
Carla followed her dream on the Acting: Foundation (Certificate Level 2) and is now studying for her Acting Diploma (Level 3).
Akin
Counselling Diploma (Level 4)
Akin started a new career and set up his own practise after completing the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: Integrative Pathway course.
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Our courses are shorter than degree courses ensuring a quicker route to qualification and putting you on the fast track to a fulfilling profession. Shape your future at City Lit and take the first step to a new career!
Counselling Diploma: Integrative Pathway
Train to become a qualified counsellor. On this diploma qualification, you will develop as a reflective, reflexive, and culturally aware, Integrative practitioner.
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Build your art portfolio and prepare for work across a range of creative industries. Our students excel globally in galleries, studios, businesses, residencies, exhibitions.
1 Year | Certified by University of Arts London (UAL)
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage
Gain the skills and recognised qualifications to work in the field of complementary therapy either employed or self-employed. Other certified ITEC courses are also available.
1 Year | Accredited Industry Qualification
Acting: Foundation (Certificate Level 2)
The perfect course to get you started in the world of acting voice and movement. Culminates in scenework in front of a live audience. Learn to act at a time which works for you
1 Year | Accredited by OCN London
Rehabilitation Work with Deaf People
A unique course tailored to those who work in sensory teams or with deaf service users. Increases understanding of all aspects of deafness to enhance your working practice.
1 Year | Centre for Deaf Education Certificate
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Train to become a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. Designed for those with no experience, this is the perfect course for starting your career in massage therapy.
2 Years | Awarded by ABC Awards
Acting Diploma - Level 3
Continuation of our Acting Foundation - Level 2 course. Progress as an actor and fit the training around your other commitments. Thousands of working actors in England have trained at City Lit.
1 Year | Accredited by OCN London
City Lit Fine Art (CLFA)
The CLFA course — an alternative to degree study, is developed and taught by practicing artists and curators. Go on to post graduate study and independent artistic practise.
1 - 3 Years | Created and taught by artists
Access to Higher Education: Humanities & Social Science
Left school without your qualification? This year-long intensive evening course equals 3 A-Levels in History, Sociology, and Literature.
1 Year | Accredited by OCN London
Belinda
Acting Diploma (Level 3)
The one-year Acting Diploma (Level 3) meant that Belinda could fuel her passion for acting alongside her full-time job and land her first role.
Anett
Sports Massage Therapy (Levels 3-5)
Anett gained a Level 5 Sports Massage Therapy qualification at City Lit and even competed in the UK 2023 Massage Championships.
Esme
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Esme tried the City Lit Pre-Foundation course and progressed to the UAL Accredited Art & Design Foundation Diploma at City Lit.
Heather
Access to Higher Education
The Access to HE Diploma: Humanities and Social Science helped Heather to follow a lifelong dream of studying archaeology.
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How do you want to express yourself? Whether it's with movement, sound, words, numbers, or colour — City Lit offers the space to find your voice.
Skills for Life
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Performing Arts
Art & Design
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Culture & Humanities
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Health & Wellbeing
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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About City Lit
City Lit is the ultimate destination for courses in London, from part-time short courses and one-off workshops to year-long programmes and accredited courses. We teach thousands of students every year and help them to reach their potential, engage with their communities, and build strong relationships. Ofsted inspectors rated City Lit as an Outstanding provider following inspection in May 2023.