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.
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.
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
Carla followed her dream on the Acting: Foundation (Certificate Level 2), which elevated her skills and experience to audition for further study.
Akin
Counselling Diploma (Level 5)
Akin started a new career and set up his own practise after completing the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 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!
Therapeutic Counselling: 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
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 - 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
Access to Higher: Humanities & Social Science
A one-year intensive evening course where you study the equivalent of 3 A-Levels in Literature, History and Sociology. Designed for those who left school without the usual qualifications.
1 Year | Accredited by OCN London
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Teaches the creative skills and builds a portfolio to prepare for work across a wide range of creative industries. Former students excel in galleries, studios, businesses, residencies, exhibitions, and events globally.
1 Year | Certified by University of Arts London (UAL)
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
The CLFA course is developed and taught by practicing artists and curators. It offers you an alternative to traditional Higher Education study and can lead to post graduate study and independent artistic practise.
1 - 3 Years | Created and taught by artists
Heather
Access to Higher Education
The Access to HE Diploma: Humanities and Social Science helped Heather to develop skills and follow a lifelong dream of studying archaeology.
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.
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 a recognised qualification in less than a year with our short and fast-track intensive 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.
