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This program provides a chance to lead the way in advancing coaching and mentoring practices across schools and other educational and sports institutions. Grounded in your real-world experience, the curriculum directly applies to your professional responsibilities and environment. Flexible delivery methods allow you to pursue this MA in a manner that aligns with your learning preferences. Tailored for educators and sports professionals seeking career growth, this Master's program serves various roles including: Business administrators, Chaplains, Library specialists, Data coordinators. The Coaching and Mentoring specialization adapts to your specific educational setting and career phase, whether you're in early schooling contexts or advanced leadership positions. As a current or emerging leader, you'll critically examine your coaching and mentoring perspectives while enhancing both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The curriculum examines contemporary coaching and mentoring frameworks in relation to your professional environment, culminating in a focused research project to implement meaningful changes in your organization. Career prospects Coaching and mentoring have become vital for organizational advancement, fostering professional growth and well-being. This course equips practitioners with versatile skills, especially valuable for those pursuing leadership or consultancy roles. Educators can fulfill Early Career Framework requirements by deepening their personal and organizational coaching competencies. In sports, coaching and mentoring careers are expanding rapidly as organizations prioritize athlete and staff development across areas like player welfare, talent support, athlete progression, and coach education.
Candidates will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification approved by St Mary’s University. IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section,  iBT TOEFL (including Special Home Edition test) as long as it is no more than two years old: 88 overall with 20 in reading, 19 in listening, 21 in speaking and 20 in writing.