Advanced Mentoring and Coaching (MA)
Duration: 12 months (full-time); 27 months (part-time)|Hope Park|Start month: October and February
Accreditation|Work Placement Opportunities|International students can apply
About the Course
*Course subject to validation
The postgraduate programme in Advanced Mentoring and Coaching is designed for those with a personal and a professional interest in the field of mentoring and coaching including teachers, educators and leaders. The programme offers an opportunity for engagement with the key theories, concepts and ideas in mentoring and coaching.
This course intends to provide theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of mentoring and coaching, which is relevant to a coach or mentor in a variety of capacities; from mentoring trainee and early career teachers, mentoring peers through to coaching leaders. The programme draws significantly on a professional learning model that encourages students to make clear connections between relevant research, theory and practice.
This Masters course also has PGCert and PGDip entry routes available , should you be interested in exploring these options please contact the School of Education (schoolofeducation@hope.ac.uk)
Curriculum Overview
The full masters programme (180 credits) will include the study of the following modules:
Modules
Module 1. Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education (30 credits)
The module will explore the multifaceted landscape of education, focusing on critical and contemporary issues that shape the field in the 21st century. Through an interdisciplinary lens, you will engage in deep discussions and critical analyses to develop a nuanced understanding of the education landscape. Some of the content students are likely to encounter in this course would include: examination of the influence of globalisation and current educational policies on various stakeholders in education, and the integration of technology in education, considering its impact on learners and learning environments. As the focus of the course is on contemporary issues the content of the course will evolve depending on the societal issues of prominence and significance for education at the time of teaching the course.
Module 2. Principles and Practice of Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits)
This module will consider the current practices and underpinning principles that inform mentoring and coaching. It is intended that the course will help students develop the skills and qualities required for mentoring and coaching a colleague. Students will explore the interpersonal relationships and communication skills in the mentoring and coaching (or training) dynamic, in order to develop the learning conversation. Students will be encouraged to consider the role of reflection in the mentoring and coaching process and will evaluate best practice in the mentoring/ coaching process using a range of settings.
Module 3. Theory and Research in Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits)
This module will consider the current research and policies concerning mentoring and coaching. Students will engage in a critical consideration of the key concepts and models required for effective mentoring and coaching. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the importance of context and relationships within effective coaching and mentoring processes. Students will explore the significance of reflection in the mentoring and coaching processes.
Module 4. Free choice Module (30 credits)
Depending on whether you start the course in October or February you would have a free choice module which you could select from the modules available that semester. Depending on the module you choose to study, content covered could vary. Please note some modules may have specific entry requirements. The current offer includes modules covering aspects of Special Education Needs or Disability Studies; Advanced Mentoring and Coaching; Early Childhood; or Education Leadership and Management.
Module 5. Dissertation in Education (60 credits)
You will consolidate the knowledge of your chosen disciplinary area in this module. In doing so you would draw on the knowledge of the different modules you have studied in this course, including the free choice 30 credit module, encouraging interdisciplinary work. With support from a supervisor, it is anticipated you will conceive, develop and complete a high-quality proposal followed by a dissertation within the field of education and aligned to the subject specialism you have opted to study. Emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical application, the dissertation phase will equip you with the necessary skills to engage in rigorous educational research and contribute meaningfully to the academic discourse.
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.
A current or recent role as a mentor or coach in a professional capacity
Please note that a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB) is required for students where they are required to visit settings other than their own.
International Entry Requirements
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.
Teaching and Research
The structure of the programme is flexible both in content and delivery.
- Classes typically run in the evenings and weekends and you can join the course either in October or February.
- The number of classes and days you attend classes will vary depending on whether you choose to do the course full time or part time.
- Whilst the modules you would undertake as part of the PGCert are fixed you have some flexibility in the content you undertake as part of the Masters and the PGDip - one of the modules you study as part of the masters/PGDip can be a free choice from the modules running that term.
All our programmes are taught by tutors who actively research in the field. You will find that your postgraduate degree in the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences will align with one or more of the research groups/centres within the faculty.
UK/Channel Island Tuition Fees
2024/25
Tuition fees for Home students are £7,500
2025/26
Tuition fees for Home students are £7,750
Funding
We offer a number of scholarships and loans to help fund your postgraduate studies. Visit our scholarships pages for more details.
EU/Non EU International Tuition Fees
2024/25
Tuition fees for EU students are £7,500
Tuition fees for Non-EU International Students are £13,000
2025/26
Tuition fees for EU/Non-EU International students for 2025/26 are £15,250
Please be aware that the UK’s departure from the EU may affect your tuition fees. Learn more about your fee status and which tuition fees are relevant to you.
Careers
You would be able to structure your award to enhance your personal interests, career opportunities and potential for promotion. The programme will enable you to undertake further research to enhance your current professional practice. Students completing this master’s would be well placed to go on to do a doctorate (EdD or PhD) at Liverpool Hope subject to meeting the entry criteria.
Please note - this course does not offer you a teaching qualification to teach in British schools but is an academic study of Education.