68 Short courses in Literature in Europe

The general courses are skills-based and develop your ability to communicate accurately and confidently in English. Additional grammar, 1-to-1 and examination lessons are available for those with specific needs or limited time to study. This Intensive General English Course (Gen 1) is offered by Severnvale Academy.

The Cambridge Preparation 15 C1 Advanced programme offered at the International House will provide you with all the exam skills and techniques you need for each section of the exam.

The Intensive General English Course (Gen 2) general courses at Severnvale Academy are skills-based and develop your ability to communicate accurately and confidently in English. Additional grammar, 1-to-1 and examination lessons are available for those with specific needs or limited time to study. This Intensive General English Course (Gen 2) is offered by Severnvale Academy.

Try your hand as a creative non-fiction writer with this Creative Writing in English summer course at Tallinn University, which aims to give you the best possible introduction to an exciting, fast-developing literary field.

The Poetry course at Warnborough College will allow you to study and practice poetry from home and in your own time. This includes expert input from professional tutors.

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.

Want to publish a book? This Get Published course at the University of Roehampton covers both going via a traditional publisher and self-publishing, as well as marketing foundations.

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

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.

The IELTS Preparation - evening from the International House is made up of intensive lessons focusing on the language skills and exam strategies students need to pass the IELTS test. 

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.

Learn how to critically appraise published medical research literature to keep up with research developments in your field with Critical Appraisal Techniques for Healthcare Literature at St George's, University of London by FutureLearn.

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.

Discover what poetry can tell us about human emotion and learn key ideas and techniques for understanding and interpreting verse with Poetry - How to Read a Poem at University of York by FutureLearn.

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.

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.

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!

The Languages, Literature and Culture - Research Methodology and Academic Writing course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.

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.