University of Hull

MA Coaching and Mentoring in Education

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

This is an excellent development opportunity for those working in a range of education-related settings. If you are involved in helping colleagues or students hone their skills, have a management or leadership role, or are seeking to enhance your skills to support career development, this course can support your journey. You may be engaged in nurturing trainee teachers or those in the early career phase.

Or you could be considering a career change, offering consultancy to school leaders and supporting their professional development. Working with experts in the field, this programme combines their and practice, making sure that your learning is based in real life contexts The School of Education has a strong track record of working across an extensive partnership of schools, charities, not-for-profit organisations and governmental and non-governmental organisations. This programme will appeal to those from a range of backgrounds, creating a community where diverse perspectives and experiences can enrich the learning of the whole group.

We offer modules in both the daytime and evenings, so you can find a pattern of delivery that fits with your other commitments, whether you are working, volunteering or studying full time. In 2024-25 you can choose evening modules from: Coaching and Mentoring, Early Childhood, Leadership and Management or Social Justice and Community Engagement as well as the mandatory modules shared by all pathways. MA Coaching and Mentoring

Key highlights

  • Taught by experts combining theory and practice in real-life contexts
  • Strong partnerships with schools, charities and governmental organisations
  • Daytime and evening modules to fit around work or volunteering
  • Optional modules include Early Childhood, Leadership and Social Justice
  • Supports mentoring trainee and early career teachers
  • Prepares you to offer consultancy and development to school leaders

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000
  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Instructional coach
  • Teacher mentor
  • Educational consultant
  • Professional development lead
  • School leader
  • Early career teacher mentor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,485 per year | International: £18,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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