Subject Knowledge Enhancement for teacher training
University of BrightonBrighton: Falmer, United Kingdom
Course overview
The University of Brighton is at the heart of our city’s reputation as a welcoming, forward-thinking place which leads the way when it comes to the arts, music, sustainability and creative technology. Brighton is home to a thriving creative community and a digital sector that contributes over £1bn a year to the local economy – about as much as tourism.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for 2027 SKE courses are designed for those going into initial teacher training who don’t have the required subject knowledge. These courses are usually available if: your degree wasn’t in your chosen subject, but is closely related you have relevant professional experience but need to learn how to apply that to teaching it’s been some time since you used your degree knowledge. For advice on whether your current degree makes you suitable for subject development via an SKE course, email [email protected] with details of your qualifications.
Please check the course you are interested in for full entry requirements to initial teacher training. Before starting the SKE you must have accepted a conditional offer from your training provider.
Scholarships
Change Studentship
The award covers postgraduate Home/UK course fees (£9,250 GBP for 2025–26), and travel expenses to access a mentoring programme organised by the university.
International Office Scholarships
The scholarship is awarded as a £2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £2,500Outreach Progression Scholarships
Scholarships worth £6,000 each (£2,000 per year over three years).
Up to £6,000Sport Scholarships
Financial support (details of the amount for academic year 2026–27 will be confirmed later in the year)
Vice-Chancellor International Postgraduate Scholarship
Our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships of £2,500 are automatically granted to students from specific regions.
Up to £2,500Vice-Chancellor International Undergraduate Scholarships
The total award is £5,500 across a standard three-year undergraduate course.
Up to £5,500
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- Qualified teacher (QTS)
- Subject teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: See: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-finance/index.aspx | International: See: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-finance/index.aspx
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Brighton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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