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What makes Subject Knowledge Enhancement at Worcester so special?

Not sure about your subject knowledge?

Build up or refresh your existing knowledge with a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before starting the PGCE programme. This will be discussed during your interview.

Subjects offered: Chemistry/Physics

Funding available from the Department for Education. Find out about the bursary.

Overview

Overview

Key features

  • Learn essential subject knowledge needed to teach KS3, GCSE and A Level in your subject
  • Taught by subject experts
  • Flexible working patterns, discuss the options with the subject leader
  • Combination of distance learning and two weeks face to face
  • Available to those on various ITE routes, including those based at other institutions

Would you benefit from a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course?

You could benefit from an Subject Knowledge Enhancement course if you have:

  • Studied the subject to a highly advanced level and but would benefit from a refresher course.
  • Studied a degree which is related rather than an exact match.
  • Recently graduated and studied a degree not related to the subject, but have a related A level.
  • Changed career and have an unrelated degree with substantial related knowledge including an A level.
Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • At interview, we will assess your need for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement
  • If there is a need, the Subject Knowledge Enhancement will be placed as a condition of your PGCE offer

Other information

Contact skec@worc.ac.uk to discuss your eligibility

Course content

Course content

Science: Chemistry SKE
  • Develop your knowledge and understanding of Chemistry relating to the key stage 3, 4 and 5 curriculum.
  • Identify and develop your cross curricular subject knowledge.
  • Gain ideas and skills to design and present activities that you may use on the classroom to support your journey onto a PGCE. 
  • 8 week remote learning (20th June 2025 - 15th August 2025)
  • 8 week (international) remote learning (4th April 2025 - 30th May 2025)
  • 12 week remote learning (23rd May 2025 - 15th August 2025)
  • 16 week remote learning (25th April 2025 - 15th August 2025)

Science: Physics SKE
  • Develop your knowledge and understanding of Physics relating to the key stage 3, 4 and 5 curriculum.
  • Identify and develop your cross curricular subject knowledge.
  • Gain ideas and skills to design and present activities that you may use on the classroom to support your journey onto a PGCE.
  • 8 week remote learning (20th June 2025 - 15th August 2025)
  • 8 week (international) remote learning (4th April 2025 - 30th May 2025)
  • 12 week remote learning (23rd May 2025 - 15th August 2025)
  • 16 week remote learning (25th April 2025 - 15th August 2025)
Teaching and assessment

Teaching and assessment

PGCE Computer Science students working with Raspberry Pi

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

Careers

PGCE students doing outdoor activity
  • 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

Fees and funding

Further Information

Considering an SKE?

Bursaries are available for eligible applicants. Subject to confirmation from DfE.  

Contact us for further information about the courses, for an application form and to find out more about the bursary.

Get into teaching
How to apply

How to apply

Contact skec@worc.ac.uk to apply for this course.

If you're interested in teaching a specific subject, take a look at our PGCE secondary courses.

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

admissions@worc.ac.uk
01905 855111

SKE Administrator

skec@worc.ac.uk

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