This course is intended for graduates interested in teaching Mathematics at secondary school level but need to develop their subject knowledge in order to do so. It is funded by the Teaching Agency and, therefore, free to participants.
Course Leader: Irene Dallaway Gonzalez
The Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course for Mathematics is taken full-time over a 20 week period.
It is taught by a range of practitioners who can all demonstrate good teaching practice that can be applied in a real classroom setting. You will learn critical concepts and deepen your understanding of Mathematics, improving your skills through a variety of activities including workshops, seminars and independent, as well as group, study.
The course for the academic year 2012/13 runs from 7th January - 24th May 2013. Sessions taught on campus run from 9am to 4pm.
Opportunities to study from home exist throughout the course.
In additon to the course being free to participants, students are also eligible for a tax-free bursary of £4,800 over the duration of the course.
For more details see the SKE & SSKE Maths Promo Flyer: 2013 [DOCX 106.27KB]
Entry requirements
- An A/AS level in Mathematics**
- A degree in any subject - although preferably one with a mathematical element, eg. Economics, Psychology, etc
- A passion for Mathematics
** those without an A/AS level (or equivalent level grade) qualification in Mathematics may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Queries and applications
To apply for a place on the SKE Mathematics course please complete the SKE Maths Application Form: 2013 [DOCX 152.65KB] and send it to:
ITE Admissions (SKE)
School of Education and Social Work
Essex House
University of Sussex
Falmer
BN1 9QN
E: iteadmissions@sussex.ac.uk
