54 Short courses in Literature in England, United Kingdom

An introduction to Shakespeare course from the University of Cambridge is a course for anyone who is interested in reading or watching Shakespeare's plays with greater understanding and enjoyment.

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

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.

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 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.

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 online Editing Part 3 (Specialists and Professionals) course from Warnborough College will vastly improve your editing skills – our course focuses on improving your use of language when writing. 

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

This Children's Writing course from Warnborough College is designed to set you on an appropriate course for more successful writing geared to the children’s market.

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. 

How have writers chosen to tell their stories, and why? What techniques do they use to make us believe in the reality of the worlds they create? If you’re interested in finding out in depth about how literature works this Telling Stories - The Novel And Beyond module at  The Open University UK is for you.

Learn how to edit properly in the Editing Skills crash course offered by Warnborough College.