Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Courses
Liverpool John Moores University offers a range of Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses (subject to allocation) for those students preparing to start their teacher training on either a Postgraduate/Professional Certificate of Education (PGCE), or a Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP).
LJMU’s courses range from 1 unit, to 18 unit (1 year) in length depending on subject, and the subject knowledge need identified in the conditions of any offer made by a training provider, such as LJMU. These are usually in subjects identified as Secondary National Shortage Subjects, such as Maths, Modern Languages and Science, and are designed to enhance a trainee teacher’s subject knowledge to a depth sufficient to be able to go on to teach that subject following their initial teacher training.
- LJMU also offer its own range of courses in areas not covered by TDA funded SKE courses. These courses are listed below and course fees will vary, however will not carry any of TDA support.
Eligibility for an SKE course
To be eligible for an SKE course, you need to satisfy the following criteria:
- you need to have applied for, and been offered a place on a PGCE/GTP programme in England AND
- you also need to have a need for subject knowledge enhancement identified by the provider you have applied to – this will usually be expressed as a condition of your offer (through GTTR, or direct from your GTP provider)
- finally, you also need to meet the TDA funding criteria (this will usually have been confirmed by your PGCE/GTP provider prior to being offered a place).
If you have any doubt about your eligibility, or would like further information about any of our SKE courses, please contact us at traintoteach@ljmu.ac.uk or on 0151 231 5340.
Courses on Offer at LJMU in 2012 TBC
LJMU 2 week Courses (non SKE)
- Gymnastics and Dance To be confirmed
SKE 2 week (1 unit) Courses
- Secondary Science (Chemistry) 2012 summer - TBC.
- Secondary Science (Physics) 2012 summer - TBC.
SKE 15 week Courses
Modern Language SKE courses
- French SKE May to Aug 2012
- Spanish SKE May to Aug 2012
SKE 1 year (18 unit) Courses - Start September 2012
- Secondary Chemistry TDA
- Secondary Information Technology TDA
- Secondary Mathematics TDA
- Secondary Physics TDA
All the 1 year SKE courses run from September, and are full-time for approximately 36 weeks, not including Christmas or other University breaks
How do I apply for an LJMU SKE course?
Those LJMU applicants who have a place on a PGCE course conditional on SKE* we will allocate a place on the SKE automatically. (Subject to places available).
*Except for SKE languages were you need to apply for a place - please see details below:
Download and email us the completed Modern Languages 15 week SKE application form
If you have been offered a PGCE/GTP place elsewhere (i.e. not LJMU) conditional on SKE, please apply by downloading an application form for SKE (not languages) courses here. Please return application form and a copy of your PGCE/GTP offer to traintoteach@ljmu.ac.uk
Spaces are limited on each SKE course, so please apply early as places will be allocated on a first-come, first serve basis.
Please see the www.tda.gov.uk for an alternative provider.
