Mentoring and Coaching (DL)
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Course overview
Mentoring and Coaching (DL) is a level 7 course ideal for teachers and educational professionals looking to advance their careers. The degree is particularly beneficial if you’re currently mentoring a trainee teacher and want to enhance your theoretical knowledge. You’ll explore the key theories, models, and principles behind coaching, guidance, and mentoring, and evaluate how these approaches can impact teaching and learning.
The course also focuses on building supportive relationships – both personal and professional – and recognising the potential in all learners. Delivered fully online, the degree offers flexible distance learning so you can study from anywhere in the world with a reliable internet connection.
Key highlights
- Level 7 study designed for teachers and educational professionals
- Ideal for those currently mentoring trainee teachers
- Explores key theories, models and principles of coaching and mentoring
- Evaluates how coaching approaches impact teaching and learning
- Focuses on building supportive personal and professional relationships
- Fully online distance learning, accessible from anywhere worldwide
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- School-based mentor
- Instructional coach
- Teacher educator
- Professional development coordinator
- Head of department
- Educational consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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