Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Courses

What are SKE Courses?

  • Designed to elevate subject knowledge to secondary teaching level.
  • Ideal for graduates with unrelated degrees or insufficient academic background.
  • Also suitable for professionals seeking a career change into teaching.

Eligibility:

  • Candidates with degrees unrelated to their desired teaching subject.
  • Individuals with A-levels but lacking a degree in their chosen subject.
  • Professionals with relevant work experience looking to transition into teaching.

Available Subjects:

  • Biology, chemistry, computing, design and technology, English, geography, languages, mathematics, physics, primary maths.

Course Structure:

  • Full-time or part-time options.
  • Classroom-based or online learning.
  • Duration varies from short 8-week refreshers to longer 28-week programs.
  • Assessment includes written exams, essays, and teaching practice.

Financial Support:

  • Full-time course funding: £175 per week (2023/24).
  • Part-time and compressed-hour options available.
  • Eligibility requirements typically include a minimum 2:2 degree.

Application Process:

  • Apply for teacher training via the Department for Education’s portal.
  • Indicate interest in SKE courses on your application.
  • Apply directly to institutions offering SKE courses upon acceptance to teacher training.
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