Physics SKE

Our online Physics SKE is a flexible course that allows you to address gaps in your knowledge of Physics at GCSE and A-level. You’ll also be able to address your understanding of KS3 Biology and Chemistry.

Study a Physics SKE course at Sussex

We offer a range of units for trainees, from KS3 to A-level. All are supported by excellent interactive “SnapRevise” resources. You will have access to all three sciences at GCSE and your specialist subject at A-level. You can refer to the resources whenever you need them in your training year – even after your SKE is complete.

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Course structure

The Sussex online Physics SKE is available as either a Department for Eduacation (DfE) funded or self-funded course. The course lengths available are:

DfE funded: eight, 12, 16, 20, 24 or 28 weeks
self-funded: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 or 700 hours.

Once you have enrolled, you will be able to select from the following four-week units:

KS3 Science (focussed on developing your non-specialist sciences to KS3 standard)
KS3/KS4 Practical Science (Practical Science Skills across the 3 Sciences, but specialising in Physics)
GCSE Physics - Energy, Electricity, Particle Model, Atoms and Radiation
GCSE Physics - Forces, Waves, Magnetism, Space Physics
A-Level Physics - Particles and Radiation, Waves
A-Level Physics - Mechanics, Materials and Electricity
A-Level Physics - Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Fields
A-Level Physics - Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics, Medical Physics

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. If you are a non-UK applicant, you may be eligible (subject to meeting all eligibility criteria) to receive the DfE bursary for this subject.

You will need one of the following qualifications:

a bachelor’s degree class 2:2 or above
a master’s degree
a PhD.

The SKE bursary is paid in arrears, on completion of each 4-week unit. 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.

Find out more about SKE eligibility and funding.

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 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 the excellent SnapRevise materials, an interactive course of videos and short assessments (You will have access to all 3 sciences for GCSE and the materials for A-level in your specialist subject. You’ll retain access to these until the end of your training year)
a fully paid subscription to ExamPro, 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 Box of Broadcasts, a huge collection of documentaries, schools TV, films and drama that you can stream for free.