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Overview

Training to become a teacher but have gaps in your subject knowledge? Boost your confidence and build your understanding with our Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses.

We offer Self-funded or Department for Education funded courses. If you are eligible for Department for Education funding you could even be eligible for financial support while you complete your course.

The course can be taken before or during a teacher training programme. Our courses are flexible to suit your schedule.

Course details

What you'll experience

The SKE programme is taught online to allow flexibility in when and how you learn. A typical week will include 25 hours of learning, which includes:

• interactive online learning
• timetabled group learning
• a weekly individual tutorial support session

If you choose to undertake a blended learning course, there will be a full day interactive masterclass on campus in ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú every 4 weeks. This allows you to engage in deeper learning on a specific area.

If you choose to take a fully online programme, the masterclass materials will be provided via our virtual learning environment for you to work on at your own pace.

Entry requirements

You must have received a place on an Initial Teacher Training course. You are likely to be eligible for an SKE if you have:

• a degree that’s related to the subject rather than an exact match for it
• studied the subject at A level, but not degree level
• an unrelated degree but relevant professional knowledge in the subject
• studied for a language degree, but need a second language at an acceptable level for teaching in schools
• a degree in the subject but haven’t used your degree knowledge for many years

Unfortunately if you’ve been awarded a degree in your chosen ITT subject within the previous five years you won’t be eligible for a funded SKE course.

How to apply and course dates

To apply for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement programme (SKE), find your course and duration from the list below and we'll process your application. You can submit an application at any time of the year.

Please email ske@port.ac.uk for more information.