Advanced Mentoring and Coaching Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Advanced Mentoring and Coaching M.A. at Liverpool Hope University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for professionals with a personal or vocational interest in the fields of education and leadership. This degree provides a robust academic framework for individuals looking to deepen their theoretical and practical understanding of how mentoring and coaching can transform professional environments. By engaging with contemporary research and advanced concepts, students develop the necessary skills to support peers, trainee teachers, and senior leaders effectively.

Why Advanced Mentoring and Coaching at Liverpool Hope University?

Choosing this programme means joining a faculty where teaching is directly informed by active research. The curriculum is built upon a professional learning model that bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world application. Students benefit from a flexible delivery structure, with classes typically held online during evenings or weekends to accommodate working professionals. The university provides a supportive environment where students can align their postgraduate studies with established research groups and centres within the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• National fee: GBP 8150 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 180 credits, including a final research project. Modules may include:

• Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education
• Principles and Practice of Effective Mentoring/Coaching
• Theory and Research in Effective Mentoring/Coaching
• Dissertation in Education

Students also have the opportunity to select a free choice module from available options such as Special Educational Needs, Disability Studies, Early Childhood, or Education Leadership and Management.

Careers with Advanced Mentoring and Coaching

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to advance their careers within educational and leadership settings. The course is specifically designed to enhance potential for promotion by developing high-level communication and interpersonal skills. While this is an academic study of education rather than a teaching qualification, it provides an excellent foundation for those wishing to progress to doctoral-level study, such as an Ed.D. or Ph.D. Many students use the expertise gained to take on formal mentoring roles for early career teachers or to move into strategic coaching positions within their organisations.