Gain a recognised Qualification at City Lit
Your journey to a rewarding career begins here — where your passion meets purpose. In just 1 to 2 years, City Lit can help you turn your passion into a budding career and help you improve your career prospects at a fraction of the cost of traditional university education.
Get firsthand insights from our students. Explore their success stories.
The City Lit Fine Art course gave Sabrina the tools to pursue her passion at a time which worked for her.
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.
Explore the courses
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.
Turn your passion into a profession....
Your journey to a rewarding career begins here — where your passion meets purpose. In just 1 to 2 years, City Lit can help you turn your passion into a budding career and help you improve your career prospects at a fraction of the cost of traditional university education.
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 with City Lit and step into a passion-driven career!
Discover our certified and accredited qualifications!
Discover More Courses To Boost Your Career
Ready to fuel your passion? Find out whether you can turn your passion into a career with our accredited and City Lit certified courses. Gain the skills you need for your career in less than a year with our short and fast-track courses.
Art & Design
Business & Technology
Counselling & Wellbeing
Performing Arts
Skills & Employability
Humanities & Languages
Art & Design
Business & Technology
Counselling & Wellbeing
Performing Arts
Skills & Employability
Humanities & Languages
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Our Career Hub is your go-to resource for finding resources to help develop your skills, refine your CV and cover letter, and nail those interviews.
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.
