Advanced Mentoring & Coaching (Online)

Entry requirements

• A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification.
• Applications from students who do not hold a second class Honours Degree (or equivalent), but have appropriate professional experience may be considered.
• Participants must be either actively mentoring when they start the course or be about to start mentoring

Months of entry

February, October

Course content

This Postgraduate Certificate (60 Level 7 Credits) comprises two x 30 credit modules that are designed to provide the theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of mentoring and coaching, which is relevant to their role as a mentor in a variety of capacities such as a trainee teacher mentor, induction tutor or mentor to a new school leader. The programme draws significantly on a professional learning model that encourages students to make clear connections between relevant research, theory and practice.

Curriculum Overview

Module 1: Principles and Practice of Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits)

• Consideration of the current policy discourse around mentoring and coaching.
• Critical consideration of the skills and qualities required for mentoring and coaching a colleague.
• Exploring interpersonal relationships and communication skills in the mentoring and coaching (or training) dynamic, in order to develop the learning conversation.
• Exploration of the role of reflection in the mentoring and coaching process.
• Evaluating best practice in the mentoring, coaching process using a range of settings.

Module 2: Theory and Research in Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits)

• Consideration of the current research and policies concerning mentoring and coaching.
• Critical consideration of the key concepts and principles required for effective mentoring and coaching.
• Reflection on the importance of context and relationships within effective coaching and mentoring processes.
• Exploration of the role of reflection in the mentoring and coaching processes.

Information for international students

For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 minimum of all components. In addition to this, we also accept a wide range of International Qualifications, for more information please visit our English Language Requirements page.

For additional information about country specific entry requirements visit the your country pages.

Fees and funding

UK Tuition Fees

Modules 1 &2 – Full Postgraduate Certificate (60 Masters Credits)

Full rate: £2,500

Graduate 600*: £1,875

Partner school rate*: £2,000

* Graduate 600 - Reduced Fee for students who have obtained a 2.1 or 1st class degree from Liverpool Hope University within the last 3 years.

** A Partner School is any school that has an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) partnership arrangement with Liverpool Hope University and who work with our students on providing school placements.

INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEES

Modules 1 &2 – Full Postgraduate Certificate (60 Masters Credits)

Full rate for international students: £4,333