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Get up to £75 off a City Lit course! Whether you are looking to kick-start a new career, delve into a favourite topic, keep active or bring some balance to a busy life, City Lit offer a huge range of in-person and online courses.
All City Lit courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, you’ll receive the same great City Lit experience.
City Lit offers courses at all times of the day, during evenings and at weekends; from one-off sessions to year-long programmes, finding the time should prove easier than deciding what to do!
No other college can rival the choice City Lit offer or provide such a comprehensive online or face-to-face experience.
Great value courses at a range of prices, City Lit specialise in areas as diverse as:
- Art & design
- History, culture & writing
- Health and wellbeing
- Languages (modern and classic)
- Performing arts
- Essential skills
- Specialist learning
Online courses which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.
The events programme offers a wide range of cultural experiences and entertainment options.
City Lit offers a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit City Lit Help Center for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
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Pride at City Lit
City Lit is proud to introduce a new selection of Pride inspired courses for 2026. We believe learning can strengthen communities, challenge assumptions, and celebrate the richness of LGBTQIA+ lives. These short courses are designed to be accessible, engaging, and grounded in real stories and perspectives. With guidance from expert tutors, learners will find a supportive space to explore, ask questions, and deepen their understanding.
Wellbeing courses
Boost your skills and improve your wellbeing at City Lit At City Lit, you can work towards a recognised qualification in massage therapy or learn practical techniques to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing through uplifting activities such as yoga, meditation, tai chi, Pilates, and more to help you build strength, reduce stress, and develop healthy habits that fit into everyday life.
British Sign Language courses
British Sign Language (BSL) is an officially recognised language in its own right, with a unique grammatical structure. Using BSL will enable you to communicate with Deaf sign language users. Progression to advanced levels can also open up a range of employment opportunities to work with Deaf people. City Lit offers the fullest range of courses, enabling you to progress from introductory or beginner level right through to advanced level 6.
Explore History, Politics & Economics
Whether you’re fascinated by the past, wishing to keep up to date with current affairs, or to develop a deeper understanding of democracy and capitalism, City Lit have the course for you.
City Lit offers a wide range of history, politics and economics courses on weekdays, evenings and weekends. Their courses vary from skills-based courses on oral and family history projects, to the history of empire, the history of London and the study of global powers and international politics.
Writing Courses & Workshops
Unlock your creativity and develop your writing skills with City Lit’s comprehensive range of writing courses. Whether you’re interested in creative writing, fiction, poetry, or journalism, our expert-led courses cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced writers.
City Lit offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can enhance your writing and gain confidence. Their courses are designed to help you find your voice, sharpen your writing skills, and take your work to the next level. Whether you're writing short stories, poetry, or working on a novel, you'll receive expert guidance and feedback from experienced tutors.
