Science SKE (self-funded only)
This self-funded online Science SKE is flexible and ideal for non-specialist teachers looking to teach KS3 Science and address gaps in your knowledge.
Applications closed.
Applications for this SKE course are currently closed. We expect to reopen around December 2026.
Study a Science SKE at Sussex
Our Science SKE will enable you to:
- accurately assess your own subject knowledge strengths and weaknesses
- become familiar with the Sciences curriculum
- use appropriate resources to address gaps in your subject knowledge
- plan the delivery of curriculum content so that foundational concepts and skills are mastered, before moving on to more complex content
- anticipate misconceptions within a topic
- identify specific disciplinary knowledge related to a particular topic, including subject-specific literacy and numeracy skills.
Course structure
The Sussex online Sciences SKE is available as a 100 or 200-hour self-funded course.
You will be able to choose from the following 100-hour units:
- Unit 1: KS3 Science
- Unit 2: KS3/4 Practical Science.
You’ll be assessed via a portfolio of evidence, including a subject knowledge audit, subject knowledge study, exam questions tasks and consolidation tasks.
Resources
In addition to input from specialist subject tutors you will also receive:
- access to a KS3 and GCSE revision guide
- 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.