Chemistry SKE
Our online Chemistry SKE is a flexible course, allowing you to address gaps in your knowledge of Chemistry at GCSE and A-level. You’ll also be able to address your understanding of KS3 Physics and Biology.
Study a Chemistry SKE course at Sussex
We offer a range of units for trainees, from KS3 to A-Level. All GCSE and A-level units are supported by excellent interactive resources. These include access to all three sciences at GCSE and your specialist subject at A-level. Your access to these resources will continue into your training year, even after your SKE is complete.
Course structure
The Sussex online Chemistry SKE is available as a self-funded course. The course lengths available are:
- 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 or 700 hours.
Once you have enrolled, you will be able to select from the following four-week (100 hour) units:
- KS3 Science (focussed on developing your non-specialist sciences to KS3 standard)
- KS3/KS4 Practical Science (practical science skills across the three Sciences, but specialising in Chemistry)
- GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 – Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Bonding, Quantitative Chemistry, Chemical Changes, Energy Changes
- GCSE Chemistry Paper 2 – Rates, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, Atmosphere, Resources
- A-Level Chemistry – Physical Chemistry, Bonding, Energetics, Rates and REDOX
- A-Level Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
- A-Level Chemistry – Physical Chemistry II
- A-Level Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II.
You’ll be assessed via a portfolio of evidence for each unit, including a subject knowledge audit, subject knowledge study, exam question tasks and consolidation tasks.
Eligibility and funding
Unfortunately, we can no longer accepted DfE funded applications for this subject. Learn more about how to self-fund your SKE.
Resources
In addition to input from specialist subject tutors you will also receive:
- a physical copy of a GCSE and/or A-level textbook, as well as a revision guide
- a full subscription to revision materials, an interactive course of videos and short assessments – you’ll have access to all three sciences for GCSE and the materials for A-level in your specialist subject, and you’ll retain access into your training year
- a fully paid subscription to , a database of past KS3, GCSE and A-level exam questions
- access to thousands of relevant physical and e-books through our Library
- licensed software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- access to , a huge collection of documentaries, schools TV, films and drama that you can stream for free.
Contact us
If you have any queries about studying an SKE at Sussex, email ske@sussex.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1273 678783.