Mathematics SKE
Our flexible online mathematics SKE course is designed to help you develop mathematical concepts at a deeper level and see beyond the rules and conventions you may have become comfortable with. It gives you a contemporary perspective on the learning of mathematics and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within secondary state schools.
Study a Mathematics SKE course at Sussex
You will be supported by experienced practitioners who have gathered together an extensive bank of resources and learning materials.
You will have the opportunity to address gaps and develop knowledge of mathematics at KS3, GCSE and A-Level while exploring aspects of how mathematics is taught in secondary schools. You will leave the course feeling well-prepared to progress to the next stage of your teaching journey.
You will learn key concepts, deepen your understanding of the subject and improve your mathematical skills while also engaging with scholarship, literature and research.
You will be assessed through various methods including a subject knowledge audit, individual portfolio, online topic tests and written reflections. Access to examination questions will allow you to test yourself and monitor your progress against recognised criteria.
Course start dates
You can study our Mathematics SKE course either full time or part time.
| Start date (Tuesday) | Courses available |
|---|---|
| November 25 | All |
| December 23 | All |
| January 20 | All |
| February 17 | All |
| March 17 | 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 week only |
| April 14 | 8, 12, 16, 20 week only |
| May 12 | 8, 12, 16 week only |
| June 9 | 8, 12 week only |
| July 7 | 8 week only |
| Start date (Tuesday) | Courses available |
|---|---|
| November 25 | 8, 12, 16, 20 week only |
| December 23 | 8, 12, 16 week only |
| January 20 | 8, 12, 16 week only |
| February 17 | 8, 12 week only |
| March 17 | 8, 12 week only |
| April 14 | 8 week only |
| May 12 | 8 week only |
Course structure
Our online Sussex Mathematics SKE is available as either a or a self-funded course . The course lengths available are:
- DfE-funded: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 or 28 weeks
- Self-funded: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 or 600 hours.
Once you have enrolled, with the support of our experienced staff and based on your individual requirements you will be able to select a suitable combination of the following units:
| Level | Content | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS3 | Key stage 3 content | 4 weeks |
| KS4 | GCSE content including Foundation and higher-level topics | 8 weeks |
| KS5 | A-Level content including geometry and measures, graphs, statistics and mechanics | 8 weeks |
| Preparing to teach | Exploring mathematics in a wider context, alongside developing skills in organisation and communication | 4 weeks |
| Expanding your knowledge | Additional exploration of the mathematics you have studied to deepen your knowledge, considering how mathematics learning is reviewed in literature | 4 weeks |
Eligibility and funding
There are two possible funding routes for this course – DfE-funded or self-funded.
DfE-funded route
SKE courses are funded by the Department for Education (DfE), through an SKE bursary, if you have been offered a place on a PGCE course with enrolment on an SKE course as a condition of acceptance.
You will need one of the following qualifications:
- a bachelor’s degree class 2:2 or above
- a masters degree
- a PhD.
The SKE bursary is paid in arrears, on successful completion of each 4-week block. Once you are registered you will be able to access details of our deadlines and payment dates.
We can only pay the bursary once your teacher training provider has confirmed your eligibility and the DfE have approved the claim (we will do this on your behalf).
If you are still completing your degree, we cannot make any payments until your final grade has been confirmed and sent to us.
You should complete your SKE course before starting your teacher training. If you run out of time, you may be allowed to continue your SKE course at the same time as your teacher training. But if you get an SKE bursary, your payments will stop once your teacher training starts. This is because you may then be eligible for other financial support for example a subject bursary or tuition fee loan.
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Self-funded route
If you’re not eligible for DfE funding, you can self-fund this SKE.
Learn more about how to self-fund your SKE.
Resources
In addition to input from specialist subject tutors, as a student at the 一本道 you will receive:
- enrolment on the , an online Stanford course delivered by the inspirational Jo Boaler
- a fully paid subscription to , a database of past KS3, GCSE and A-level exam questions
- access to thousands of relevant 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.