The Coaching and Mentoring MSc helps you to develop and master your coaching and mentoring skills to become a professional coach and mentor.
Starting September 2021
About this programme
The Coaching and Mentoring MSc is a part-time blended learning programme. It is delivered online and in a block mode, allowing you to study flexibly around your own commitments. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective coach or mentor.
There will be opportunities to learn whilst working on real world challenges. You will gain the skills and knowledge of current professional practice. This will enable you to comprehensively explore the world of coaching and mentoring.
You will study the theory behind coaching and mentoring, practise what you learn and complete your own research.
During the programme, you will learn through opportunities that will stretch your current coaching or mentoring role. This will enhance your current and future employability.
After completing the programme, you will be able to:
apply knowledge and theory to real-world challenges
evaluate and prioritise components of coaching and mentoring. This will inform professional practice at individual, organisational and societal levels
understand the challenges of responsible coaching and mentoring for more sustainable practice
combine and evaluate concepts, theories and frameworks relevant to responsible coaching and mentoring. You will apply this to complex organisational contexts.
interpret dilemmas and find creative solutions within the context of coaching and mentoring practice
design, undertake and apply research to meet individual and/or organisational needs through coaching and mentoring
identify, analyse and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data for decision making in the global context
recognise the role of supervision in ethical practice
The design of the programme allows you to apply your knowledge to real world problems and challenges. You will formulate practical solutions to enhance your work-based practice and gain skills enabling you to:
engage in coaching and mentoring practice which is inclusive, critically reflexive and collaborative
manage complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty, and be pragmatic
take personal accountability aligned to clear values
act with integrity in challenging situations
You will gain insight from external practice-based speakers. This will give you further understanding of real world challenges. The speakers will also help you to recognise and reflect on the changing:
nature of work
responsibilities of global business in, and for, society
Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold triple accreditation. Our Business School is part of this elite group and this accolade is a huge endorsement. It reflects the investments we make for our students through providing:
Our MSc Coaching and Mentoring programme is part-time, and is delivered through lectures and seminars. You will benefit from studying in a variety of learning environments.
The programme covers the core components of coaching and mentoring. You will also be able to explore your own areas of interest through research.
Skills are assessed through a range of assessments such as:
reflective logs
e-portfolio evidence
individual practice-based assessment reports
practice-focused plans
essays
presentations
case study analyses
research proposal and research project
Your engagement with the learning activities will be supported and enhanced by our modern and intuitive virtual learning environment, Canvas. Canvas is a web-based system that does not need to be installed on your computer. Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser.
Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 93 nationalities. Our location and modern design creates a dynamic centre point for a valuable network of:
regional, national and international thought leaders
alumni
leading professions
Our facilities provide:
a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building. This includes three computer clusters, housing approximately 120 PCs
four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
a dedicated Hub and Base providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
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The focus of this phase is to Explore. It will enable you to understand workplace performance in a global context.
This phase includes four compulsory 20 credit modules. The modules are designed to provide you with a broad understanding of the main theories of coaching and mentoring to enhance development of people and organisations.
Building on the core understanding developed in Phase 1, the focus of this phase is to Challenge. You will develop your learning through two 20 credit modules. These modules will enable you to Shape and Lead the Future of Work through coaching and mentoring practice.
The focus of this phase is to Demonstrate Impact. This phase will enable you to Apply your learning and development in Phases 1 and 2 and to Demonstrate Impact by undertaking the following 60 credit module:
This practical research-based module, together with the Exploring Theory in Practice modules in Phase 2, will enhance your current and future employability. You will also be able to produce outputs that challenge and develop you, and your organisational and global practices.
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
The MSc in Coaching and Mentoring offers a significant transformation in your career potential, both within your current role and beyond. Find out how we support your personal and professional development and help you shape the next steps in your career journey.
The learning journey enables you to gain clarity about where you want your career to take you and the contributions you can make. We support you to articulate your unique contribution to individuals and teams through coaching mentoring assignments.
The course offers you the opportunity to demonstrate high levels of competence through a professional portfolio. This resource offers you an evidence base for future employment opportunities or to apply for professional coach accreditation should you wish to do so.
We encourage and facilitate growth of your professional network, stimulating new connections and possible directions that your career can take you.
To register your interest in this programme, please fill out our online form.
Deposit
If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must:
pay a deposit of £1,500
or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. The deposit is non-refundable, but we will deduct it from your tuition fees when you register.