Literature course list

Course listing

An open vintage children’s book lying on striped bed sheets, showing a scene from a British story with a teddy bear and child being launched from a toy box

Short online courses

British Children’s Literature in the 20th Century

06 Apr 2026 24 May 2026

A close-up portrait of William Shakespeare, depicting a man with dark, curly hair, a beard and mustache, and wearing a single hoop earring in his left ear.

Short online courses

Shakespeare and the interpretation of history

The interpretation of history mattered to Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Not only did the legitimacy of the Elizabe...

09 Apr 2026 24 May 2026

An open vintage children’s book lying on striped bed sheets, showing a scene from a British story with a teddy bear and child being launched from a toy box

Short online courses

British Children’s Literature in the 20th Century

18 May 2026 05 Jul 2026

A crown placed on a podium

Short online courses

King Lear: tragedy and beyond

21 May 2026 05 Jul 2026

a piece of text, likely a poem or short verse, printed or typed on a torn or irregularly shaped piece of fabric, possibly linen or cotton.

Weekend courses

21st-century stories: the short story now

03 Jul 2026 05 Jul 2026

A flat lay image showing a person's hands writing in a planner or journal open to "FEBRUARY" on a wooden desk. To the left are stacked books, including one titled "YOUR SOUL" by Nikita Gill. To the right are a tablet, a pair of eyeglasses, a white coffee cup, and several small instant photo prints scattered on the desk.

Weekend courses

Small wonders: an introduction to writing short fiction

03 Jul 2026 05 Jul 2026

An open book on a wooden table.

Short online courses

Athens and the 5th century intellectual revolution

In the fifth century BC, the ancient Greeks developed a new way of understanding the world. This breakthrough inspired a...

06 Jul 2026 23 Aug 2026

A view of Madingley Hall.

Weekend courses

Reading Classical Greek: Hesiod Theogony

12 Jun 2026 14 Jun 2026