46 Full-time Short courses in Literature

Boston University offers the Reading and Writing Literary Nonfiction programme.

The Creative Writing course from UCL Summer School invites you to explore and experiment with your creative writing strengths and preferences. This course is offered in two sessions: Session One: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July 2026. Session Two: Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2026

The Shakespeare's London course from UCL Summer School is a dynamic exploration of William Shakespeare’s London and literature inspired by and set in his city.

The Searching and Organising Literature course is offered at Wageningen University and Research and is organised by WUR Library.

Decide how long you want to study for, how many hours per week and we’ll help you find an English course that’s right for you. This General English course is offered by the Oxford English Centre.

This IELTS Exam Preparation course at Oxford English Centre is specially designed to optimise your test potential. You will receive individual attention from your Oxford English Centre teacher and advice about how to approach each section of the test. The IELTS Exam Preparation course is offered by the Oxford English Centre.

This Cambridge Preparation 20 FCE course at International House focuses on the skills and language you need for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam. It covers exam techniques and test-taking strategies, including extensive exam practice.

Top class training by our experienced, highly-qualified exam teachers. This CAE Exam Preparation course provides a motivating way to improve every area of your English and to learn and develop all the skills and techniques needed to do well in the CAE exam. This CAE Exam Preparation course is offered by the Oxford English Centre.

Boston University offers the Tradition and Modernity in Iranian Film and Literature programme.

Dive into the Books and Culture - The Religious Image, Certificate offered by University of Antwerp exploring the captivating world of religious imagery in manuscripts, books, and prints from the late-medieval and early modern periods. 

Do children’s books do justice to the diversity in society and their readership? How can we make these books more inclusive? Explore these questions with leading academics and a highly international group of students in the Children's Literature, Certificate at the University of Antwerp.

Have you ever wanted to know how the elements of prose work? What makes for compelling writing and what leaves readers out in the cold? And what are the best strategies for getting published? This Creative Writing for Beginners course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is just the place to find out!

Malmö University's Children's Literature in a Global Perspective course combines two approaches to children’s literature – the critical and pedagogical. Examples of important critical and theoretical perspectives are provided, and the major problems pertaining to the genre and history of children’s literature are covered.

The Fairy Tales and their Retellings course from UCL Summer School will introduce different forms of storytelling, exploring the origins and evolution of fairy tales with a focus on contemporary retellings.

Situated just half an hour from Stratford upon Avon, this An Introduction to Shakespeare course at Warwickshire College aims to introduce you to the man himself and the social and historical context of his time, and give you a broad understanding of his work.

Choose General English One-to-one lessons from St Giles International if you want to develop your skills in a short amount of time and benefit from lessons designed specifically for your needs and wants. 

This intermediate Creative Writing - The Next Chapter (Stage 2) course at the Arts University Bournemouth allows you to explore specific writing techniques and is perfect for aspiring writers to take the step from beginner to experienced.

Oxford International English Schools offer a comprehensive student support service along with and all lessons being made up of a wide range of activities helping you to become a confident communicator with the course in General English.

The Literary London course from UCL Summer School introduces you to the life and literature of London from the 18th century to the present.

Well-designed learning Intensive Examination English Course Cambridge (CPE) programmes at Severnvale Academy, small classes and excellent teaching – our key resources in helping you to achieve rapid progress. This Intensive Examination English Course Cambridge (CPE) is offered by Severnvale Academy.