Adult education courses in London

Adult Education Classes in London

Adult Education Classes London | Imperial after:hours

Evening, daytime and online courses at Imperial College London

Discover adult education classes in London with Imperial after:hours at Imperial College London. Open to everyone aged 18 and over, our programme offers evening, daytime and online adult education courses across a wide range of subjects, from languages, art and history to philosophy, science, creative arts, writing and music.

Most of our adult education classes take place at Imperial’s South Kensington campus in the heart of London’s museum and cultural quarter, with selected courses taught online or at museums, galleries and other venues across the capital.

Whether you want to learn something completely new, return to a subject you have always enjoyed, develop an existing interest or simply meet other people who share your curiosity, Imperial after:hours offers an accessible and welcoming way to continue learning.

Explore our adult education courses

Our adult education programme brings together experienced tutors, university teachers, artists, writers and specialists to offer courses designed especially for adult learners.

Choose from a wide range of subjects including:

Language classes in London: Learn or improve a language with courses from beginner to advanced levels. Our programme includes Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Art, history, philosophy and the humanities: Explore art history, architecture, literature, philosophy, history, archaeology and the cultural life of London. Many courses make use of the city itself, with visits to museums, galleries, historic buildings and collections.

Science, AI and psychology: Discover new ideas in science and technology through accessible courses for curious adults. Subjects include astronomy, neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, digital technologies and the history and culture of science.

Creative arts, writing and music: Develop your creativity through practical and introductory courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, creative writing, music, guitar and other creative subjects.

Online adult education classes: If you cannot attend classes in London, a selection of our adult education courses can be studied online, allowing you to join Imperial after:hours from home.

We also offer occasional day schools, guided visits, study trips and other short programmes throughout the year.

Evening and daytime classes in South Kensington

Many of our adult education courses are offered as evening classes, making it easier to study alongside work and other commitments. We also offer a growing range of daytime courses for those who prefer to learn during the day.

Our main teaching base is Imperial College London in South Kensington, within walking distance of some of the world’s greatest museums and cultural institutions, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Royal Albert Hall.

This location allows many of our courses to move beyond the classroom, making use of London’s extraordinary collections, buildings and cultural life as part of the learning experience.

Who can join Imperial after:hours?

You do not need to be a student or member of staff at Imperial College London to enrol.

Imperial after:hours adult education classes are open to adults from all backgrounds. Some people join us because they want to pursue a long-standing interest, while others want to discover something completely new. You might be returning to learning after many years, continuing a subject you already know, or simply looking for an enjoyable and stimulating way to spend an evening.

Unless a particular course states otherwise, no previous academic experience of the subject is required.

Learn something new with Imperial after:hours

Our courses run throughout the year, with the main programme beginning in the autumn and additional courses starting at other points during the year.

Browse our current adult education courses and find something that interests you.

Whether you are looking for adult education classes in London, evening courses after work, daytime learning, language classes or online adult education courses, Imperial after:hours offers opportunities to keep discovering, questioning and learning.

Explore our current courses and enrol today.

Adult Education Classes London | Imperial after:hours