Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses for PGCE Applicants

Edge Hill University offers a number of free Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses for Secondary PGCE applicants.

If you have applied to study one of our Secondary PGCEs in Biology, Computer Science and IT, English, Mathematics, or Religious Education, and require enhancement of your subject knowledge, then we have the right course for you.

Successful completion of an SKE course may form part of the conditions of an offer of a place on a Secondary PGCE. The SKE programmes identify areas for development and provide a range of opportunities for additional study tailored to your individual needs.

For Biology, Computer Science and Mathematics, the course structure and length of study is flexible and varies from 8-28 weeks depending on your individual subject knowledge requirements. Each two-week unit typically entails 50 hours of learning time, with a blend of face-to-face sessions, online learning and supported self-study. For English and Religious Education, the course is eight weeks for all students.

Courses

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Biology

Subject Knowledge Enhancement

Develop subject knowledge in biology and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with the offer a place on our PGCE in Secondary Science (Biology).

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Course Length:	8-28 Weeks Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Computing

Subject Knowledge Enhancement

Develop subject knowledge in computing and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary Computer Science and IT.

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Course Length:	8-28 Weeks Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English

Subject Knowledge Enhancement

Develop subject knowledge in English and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary English.

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Course Length:	8 Weeks Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Mathematics

Subject Knowledge Enhancement

Develop subject knowledge in mathematics and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary Mathematics.

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Course Length:	8-28 Weeks Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Religious Education

Subject Knowledge Enhancement

Develop subject knowledge in religious education and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary Religious Education.

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Course Length:	8 Weeks Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Biology	Subject Knowledge Enhancement	Apply Direct
Computing	Subject Knowledge Enhancement	Apply Direct
English	Subject Knowledge Enhancement	Apply Direct
Mathematics	Subject Knowledge Enhancement	Apply Direct
Religious Education	Subject Knowledge Enhancement	Apply Direct

Student Profiles

Cathrine Jones
Subject Knowledge Enhancement Mathematics
The course was ideal for us all, so if it is a long time since you studied a subject then an SKE course would be perfect for you.
Natalie Wilkinson
Subject Knowledge Enhancement Biology
As well as refreshing my subject knowledge I also got a big confidence boost from the course.

Contact Us

If you have any questions you would like to ask about our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses, please call 01695 584877 or email ske@edgehill.ac.uk.