English SKE (self-funded only)
Our self-funded online English SKE courses allow you to develop your knowledge of curriculum content and reflect on approaches to teaching English Language and Literature in UK secondary schools.
Study an English SKE course at Sussex
The Sussex online English SKE is mainly undertaken through self-study with plenty of reading and online course materials.
The course is delivered by subject experts and experienced practitioners who ensure that your English Language and Literature learning is always related to teaching in schools. You will learn different approaches to reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course structure
The Sussex online English SKE is available as a 100, 200 or 300 hour self-funded course, which can be taken full-time or part-time.
Once you have enrolled, you will be able to choose what to study from the following units:
- KS3 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG)
- KS3 and KS4 Poetry
- KS3, KS4 , KS5 Shakespeare
- KS4 Prose and Drama
- KS3/4 English Language
- KS3 Class Readers and Wide Reading
- A-level Language and Literature.
Learn more about self-funding your SKE.
Resources
In addition to input from specialist subject tutors you will also receive:
- a full subscription to the excellent Massolit English Literature course, a huge bank of online lectures from world class academics
- 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.
Contact us
If you have any queries about studying an SKE at Sussex, email ske@sussex.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1273 678783.