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UndergraduateCourse summary
The University of Buckingham is:
- Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020).
- We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses.
- Based in Buckingham on a riverside campus, we are only 20 minutes’ from Milton Keynes central station and a short drive from Bicester, Aylesbury, Banbury and Northampton. There is free parking on-site and we are within easy reach of London and Oxford.
- Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors.
- As pioneers of the two-year degree, we offer a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you can gain a full honours degree and complete your studies a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master’s degree with us in just three years: saving you time and money.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Mentoring Theory Module 2: A Research Based Approach to Mentoring
Assessment method
Application Deadline soon Applications for this course for our January 2025 intake need to be submitted before 30 November 2024 to guarantee consideration About the Course View full details of this course in the curriculum handbook This is a six-month online course starting every January is worth 60 credits. 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. From September 2024 all schools are required to have trained Mentors to monitor teacher trainees in schools. Already Mentors need to be able to apply the Early Careers’ Framework (ECF) process to their Newly Qualified Teachers. These processes require good mentors. Whilst ITT and ECF mentoring will be covered, this course delves much more deeply into the thought processes and critical thinking needed to make an excellent mentor. Entry Requirements To apply for this course, you must: Have a UK degree (2.2 or above). For equivalent qualifications, contact [email protected] to confirm that your qualification meets the University entry requirements. Be working as a mentor in an educational context. Teaching & Assessment Every student is allocated a supervisor. You will regularly communicate for example, via Teams, Zoom, Email or another online meeting platform with your supervisor at times that are suitable for you both, to support each module. You will also have access to regular online study sessions throughout the course. There are induction sessions to introduce you to how the course will run – on application you will receive a choice of dates where you will indicate when you will attend. When the course start you will have access to MOODLE, the University’s online learning platform and from there you will access the course handbook and all resources needed for successful completion of the course. In the handbook there is a week by week guide which will indicate what work is expected that week. This will either be: A recorded film to watch. A reading. An independent study towards a module. A Twilight session which will be live, but recorded and shared on Moodle after the date. These Twilights are optional in terms of attendance as we know that many people struggle to be available at certain times. However, all these sessions are recorded and should then be watched after the live event. This means that as you progress through the course you end up having access to library of videos that you can re-visit, to support you to a successful outcome. It is important to understand that you, as a Master’s Level student, will be expected to work independently and you are expected to fully engage with the guidance provided to complete the required modules. Assessment is carried out through written assignments and evidence-based practice in mentoring recorded through the completion of course documentation tracking application to practice. Assistance is given throughout the course regarding the expectations of writing at Master’s level. Who should take this course?
- Teachers in the UK and internationally
- Current mentors on ITT programmes
- Mentors in SCITTs
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you must: have a UK degree (2.2 or above). For equivalent qualifications, contact [email protected] to confirm that your qualification meets the University entry requirements. be working as a mentor in an educational context
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees to be confirmed
Provider information
University of Buckingham
Hunter Street
Buckingham
MK18 1EG