91 Short courses in Literature

With the British Council by FutureLearn explore Shakespeare’s life, discover famous Shakespeare plays, and improve your English language skills with the Shakespeare course at FutureLearn.

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.

IELTS Courses from Good Hope Studies has experienced teachers, small class sizes and personal attention to all students ensure the best possible preparation for the exam.

Supplement your Eurocentres qualification by taking the TOEFL test. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) tests reading, listening, writing and speaking in academic contexts, and is an entry requirement for the majority of American Universities. This TOEFL course is offered by Eurocentres.

The Cambridge English First (FCE) course from St Giles International aims to help students understand intermediate and upper intermediate levels of English, demonstrate independent study skills and take internationally recognised exams. 

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

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.

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.

Well-designed Intensive Examination English Course Cambridge (FCE, CAE) 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 (FCE, CAE) is offered by Severnvale Academy.

The World Literatures in English course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will broaden your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.

Learn Mandarin Chinese in this Learn Mandarin Chinese Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Learning Chinese in real-life situations with ease and fun.

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 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.

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.

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

Boston University offers the Reading and Writing Literary Nonfiction programme.

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

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.