Postgraduate Certificate in Mentoring (fully online)
University of BuckinghamBuckingham, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start and duration Jan, 6 months Sep, 6 months Level Postgraduate Qualification Postgraduate Certificate Campus Online School School of Education
Key highlights
- Examines what makes an effective mentor in education
- Relevant now that schools must have trained mentors for trainees
- Delivered fully online by the School of Education
Entry requirements
COURSE FEES HOW TO APPLY About the course Mentoring in Education has been the subject of debate for a number of years and recent developments in schools, teacher training and universities have made it even more important to examine what makes an effective mentor. Since September 2024 all schools are required to have trained Mentors to monitor teacher trainees in schools.
Scholarships
Beloff Scholarships
Two scholarships of £2,500 are available to students who show an interest in and passion for political economy applied to public policy and who join the programme in September.
Up to £2,500Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship
The scholarship will reduce tuition fees by 33% for new UK and international postgraduate students.
Careers this course leads to
- School-based mentor for teacher trainees
- Initial teacher training mentor
- Early career teacher induction tutor
- Professional tutor
- Teacher educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,300 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 Buckingham, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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