Advanced Mentoring and Coaching Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Advanced Mentoring and Coaching PGCert at Liverpool Hope University is designed for professionals with a personal or career interest in the fields of education, leadership, and peer support. This postgraduate qualification provides a robust framework for understanding the complex dynamics of professional learning and development within various organisational settings.

Why Advanced Mentoring and Coaching at Liverpool Hope University?

The programme is delivered by the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, where teaching is directly informed by active research and contemporary educational policy. Students benefit from a flexible learning structure designed to accommodate working professionals, with classes typically held online during evenings or weekends. The curriculum draws heavily on a professional learning model, ensuring that students can make immediate and meaningful connections between academic theory and their own professional practice. Whether you are mentoring trainee teachers or coaching senior leaders, the university provides the specialist expertise to help you refine your communication and interpersonal skills.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 15250 per year
• National fee: GBP 2585 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of standalone modules that provide a comprehensive grounding in mentoring principles. Modules may include:

• Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education
• Principles and Practice of Effective Mentoring/Coaching
• Theory and Research in Effective Mentoring/Coaching
• Special Education Needs
• Disability Studies
• Early Childhood
• Education Leadership and Management

Careers with Advanced Mentoring and Coaching

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to enhance their career opportunities and potential for promotion within the education sector and broader leadership roles. The course is particularly beneficial for those looking to formalise their experience in mentoring early career teachers or supporting peers in professional environments. While this is an academic study rather than a teaching qualification, it provides a strong foundation for further research. Many students who complete this level of study at Liverpool Hope University choose to progress towards doctoral qualifications, such as an EdD or PhD, to further specialise in their field.