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Opportunities to present and publish are signposted and supported throughout this course by the University of Wolverhampton’s research active, proactive Post Compulsory teaching team. Across online sessions with experienced Post Compulsory lecturers and allocated personal tutors, your individual participation and achievement are centred, your insights into professional education informing the content of the programme. Tailored to develop understanding of key priorities in the post compulsory sector, this curriculum will prove itself enlightening to both beginning or experienced mentors, opening a wide range of career paths with the awareness and confidence imparted onto you.
School of Education and Psychology
PG Cert Postgraduate Certificate Mentoring and Coaching for Further and Higher Education Professionals
PG Cert
Opportunities to present and publish are signposted and supported throughout this course by the University of Wolverhampton’s research active, proactive Post Compulsory teaching team
Opportunities to present and publish are signposted and supported throughout this course by the University of Wolverhampton’s research active, proactive Post Compulsory teaching team
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Placements on the course
Every student will now have the opportunity for a professional development work placements, to bridge the gap between academic learning and the world of work.
These short-term, structured experiences include:
- Short duration: condensed work-like experience in professional environments
- Academic integration: always linked to coursework, assessments or professional development modules
- Project-based learning: students work on specific tasks or research with an organisation
- Flexible format: can be in-person, remote, hybrid or virtual
- Skill development: enhances workplace skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving
- Experiential learning: helping to close the gap between knowledge gained and the skills needed to succeed
Employability on the course
Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:
- Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university
- Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers
- Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities
- Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course
- Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field
- Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student
Additional Information
Everything you need to know about this course!
- First degree
- Some types of professional experience (e.g. experience of teaching and/or managing in an appropriate sector: for example, post-compulsory education; voluntary sector; training; adult and community education) MAY be acceptable as APL in lieu of a first degree.
- Applicants must be current practitioners in, or have had very recent experience of working in, an appropriate sector: for example, post-compulsory education; voluntary sector; training; adult and community education.
- All applications will require a satisfactory reference before a decision is taken - even from students on another award at the University of Wolverhampton
- A teaching qualification is desirable and if held, should be at Level 5 (or above).
An interview may be required (depending on qualifications and experience) preferably in person, although telephone interview can be agreed where appropriate, before being offered a place on the Award.
Postgraduate Online Loyalty Discount :
You can get a 10% discount on an taught postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate progressing from an undergraduate programme to an online postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.
There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.
The discount applies to the first attempt at each year only (so does not apply if you have to retake any modules). Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.
Self-funded:
If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.
Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
Charitable Funding:
You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
