Overview

The Coaching and Mentoring MSc is a part-time blended learning programme. It is delivered using a blended learning model. This includes one day monthly study blocks on campus during teaching time. This allows you to study flexibly around your own commitments. It will develop those with coaching or mentoring experience to become advanced practitioners.

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.

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Your course during COVID-19

Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption.
Given the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitments outlined are subject to guidelines that may be in place from time to time.

View our COVID-19 Study page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2022-23.

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What you'll learn

After completing the programme, you'll 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'll 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

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

Module information 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.

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.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Phase 1: Explore

Phase 1 (Year 1: Semesters 1 and 2)

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.

Two modules per semester are taught in parallel.

• Developing Dyadic Coaching and Mentoring Practice
• Critical Reflexivity and Mastering Practice
• Developing Professional Coaching and Mentoring Practice
• Coaching and Mentoring in Complex Systems

Phase 2: Challenge

Phase 2 (Year 2: Semesters 1 and 2)

Building on the core understanding developed in Phase 1, the focus of this phase is to Challenge. These modules will enable you to Shape and Lead the Future of Work through coaching and mentoring practice.

• Groups and Teams in Complex Systems
• Exploring Theory in Practice
• Challenging Practice Through Research

Phase 3: Demonstrate impact

Phase 3 (Year 2: Semesters 2 and 3)

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:

• Challenge Practice through Research

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.

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

Lectures and seminars

Our MSc Coaching and Mentoring programme is delivered through lectures and seminars. It is delivered using a blended learning model with one day monthly study blocks on campus during teaching time. You'll benefit from studying in a variety of learning environments.

The programme covers the core components of coaching and mentoring. You'll also be able to explore your own areas of interest through research.

Virtual learning

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
• any other device with a modern web browser

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Case study
• Dissertation
• Essay
• Poster
• Reflective log
• Research proposal

Assessment additional info

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

Student Support

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• courses
• groups
• notifications
• messages

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• peers
• academics
• our University Student Services Team

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Our staff

Some of our teaching staff on this course include:

• Dr Amy Stabler
• Dr Joanne James
• Dr Sandra Corlett

Your development

Practical skills

The design of the programme allows you to apply your knowledge to real world problems and challenges. You'll 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

Professional skills

You'll 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

Your future

Career development

The master's degree 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.

Developing as a coach or mentor involves reflecting on:

• the strengths and attributes that you bring to the role
• how best to apply your talents within any work context

You'll be encouraged to develop a deeper awareness of yourself. This will lead to the articulation of a compelling professional identity.

The programme supports you in this process through:

• self-assessment activities
• compelling work based assignments
• peer feedback
• group action learning
• coaching

The learning journey enables you to gain clarity about:

• where you want your career to take you
• 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
• 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.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

Quality and ranking

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK

Check the government’s website for more information.

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:

• regional, nationality and international leaders
• alumni
• leading professionals and practitioners from industry

The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.

Our facilities provide:

• a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
• Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including 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, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
• a contemporary café

Find out more about Newcastle University Business School

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2022 entry (per year)

Tuition fee increases

If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

• matriculation
• registration
• tuition (or supervision)
• library access
• examination
• re-examination
• graduation

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Find out more about:

• additional costs
• living costs
• tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts

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 may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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How to apply

Using the application portal

The applicant portal has instructions to guide you through your application. It will tell you what documents you need and how to upload them.

You can choose to start your application, save your details and come back to complete it later.

If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the applicant portal.

Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our applications and offers pages.

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Open days and events

You'll have a number of opportunities to meet us throughout the year including:

• campus tours
• on-campus open days
• virtual open days
• webinars

Find out about how you can visit Newcastle in person and virtually

Overseas events

We regularly travel overseas to meet with students interested in studying at Newcastle University.

Visit our events calendar for the latest events

Executive Education events

We run a number of programme information sessions and business-related webinars throughout the year. Read more.