
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
What makes Subject Knowledge Enhancement at Worcester so special?
The Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) programmes are pre-Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses designed to help you develop your knowledge of a specific subject.
We offer eight week (200 hours) courses in: Computer Science; Design & Technology (Food or Textiles); English; Geography; Mathematics; Modern Languages (French); and Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics). We also offer twelve week courses in Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics). For PGCE Secondary PE With Biology we offer an eight week bespoke Biology SKE.
Bursaries are available to eligible applicants.
Key features
- Learn essential subject knowledge needed to teach KS3 & GCSE in your subject
- Taught by subject experts
- Flexible working patterns – discuss the options with the course leader
- Combination of distance learning and two face to face weeks
- Option of 300 hours for science SKE courses
- Available to those on various ITT routes, including those based at other institutions.

Would I benefit from an SKE course?
- I studied the subject to a highly advanced level and would benefit from a refresher of school-level subject knowledge.
- I studied the subject to a highly advanced level, but over time have lost some of the ‘basics’.
- I studied a degree which is related rather than an exact match.
- I recently graduated and studied a degree not related to the subject; I have a related A level.
- I changed career and have an unrelated degree with a lot of related knowledge including an A level.
Entry requirements
What qualifications will you need?
Entry requirements
- You must have an offer of a place on a teacher training course to be eligible for a bursary
- The SKE may be a condition of your PGCE offer
Other information
Contact skec@worc.ac.uk to discuss your eligibility
Course content
What will you study?
Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.
Computer Science SKE |
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Design and Technology (Food and Textiles) SKE |
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English SKE |
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Modern Languages (French) SKE |
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Geography SKE |
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Mathematics SKE |
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Science: Biology SKE |
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Science: Chemistry SKE |
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Science: Physics SKE |
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Biology for PE SKE |
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Teaching and Assessment
How will you be taught?
Teaching approach
- Audit your subject knowledge to enhance your learning priorities
- Complete distance learning tasks and reflect on how these build on your existing knowledge and skills
- Attend two weeks of face to face sessions at the University to work collaboratively on a range of practical activities
- Place your learning in the context of the classroom
- Self-assess your development across the course

Careers
Where could it take you?
- Get a head start - Refresh your subject knowledge in your main subject before the course
- Experience a range of activities and tasks, and get resources to support your teaching career
- Understand the learning process from the point of view of the pupil
- Get practical skills – observe your course leader and your peers in action
Costs
How much will it cost?
Further Information |
Considering an SKE? Bursaries are available for eligible applicants. Contact us for further information about the courses, for an application form and to find out more about the bursary. Get into teaching |
Apply
How do you apply?
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Admissions office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk
SKE Administrator
Institute of Education
Similar courses
- PGCE - Secondary - Science: Physics
- PGCE - Secondary - Science: Chemistry
- PGCE - Secondary - Geography
- PGCE - Secondary - English
- PGCE - Secondary - Languages
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE - Secondary
- PGCE - Secondary - Science: Biology
- PGCE - Secondary - Computer Science
- PGCE - Secondary - Maths
- PGCE - Secondary - Design and Technology
- Subject Knowledge Enhancement Fact Sheet [PDF]