Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring

Program Overview

The Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring is a distance learning program designed for experienced coaches and mentors who seek to advance their expertise. It develops research and leadership capabilities, enabling graduates to operate at the highest level in their field and contribute to the advancement of coaching and mentoring practices. The program emphasizes written and visual coursework, with assessments including a final doctoral thesis. It also promotes publication and opens doors to further career opportunities in academia and industry where doctoral credentials are recognized.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course is designed for experienced coaches and mentors looking to deepen their knowledge, show commitment and contribute to the evidence base of the field. The Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring program develops the capabilities needed to become a researcher and leader in the field, fostering excellence in practice. The program challenges participants to build on existing expertise and push the boundaries of knowledge.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Operate at the highest level in coaching, mentoring, and personal development
• Develop confidence in providing facilitation and consultancy
• Be competent in researching the field

Program Description:

This is a part-time, distance learning course delivered by the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies. The program consists of three stages:

• Stage One (Graduate entry stage):
Six level 7 modules (20 credits each) plus a 60 credit Research project module (same as MA Coaching and Mentoring)
• Stage Two:
Three level 8 modules (20 credits each) plus one non-credit bearing level 8 modules which must be passed
• Stage Three (Direct entry):
Research project registration and ethical approval with structured thesis workshops guiding students towards completion. At the draft submission stage, students have the opportunity to engage in a mock viva.

Assessment:

• Stage 1 and 3:
Assessed on a variety of coursework assignments and a thesis
• Progress to Stage 2:
Dependent upon a satisfactory merit profile and merit thesis at level 7
• Stage 3 Progression:
Successful completion of assignments based on methodological taught modules at level 8
• Final Doctoral Thesis:
60,000 words, examined by traditional viva voce (oral examination) by an internal and at least one external examiner

Teaching:

• On-campus Mode (Graduate entry):
Learning takes place at the Headington campus, combining whole-day intensive sessions with online and independent learning. On-campus sessions are on intermittent Saturdays, supported by regular online seminars.
• Distance Learning Mode:
Learning is through interactive and high-quality online resources. The distance learning mode includes live online seminars on Fridays at the MA stage and live online seminars on Fridays and a block of synchronous sessions each semester at the DCM stage.
• Learning Emphasis:
Equal emphasis on written and visual work, with each module building upon the last.

Careers:

• Students graduating from the Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring program are recognized as experts in their field, enhancing existing organizational and freelance careers.
• Program encourages publication during and after completion of the thesis.
• Potential for further career opportunities in academia and industry where the highest level of achievement is recognized and rewarded.

Other:

• Accreditation:
The Coaching and Mentoring Programme is accredited with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Upon completion of the Certificate Stage of the Programme, students typically obtain accreditation as Senior Practitioners with EMCC. Students need to be members of the EMCC and pay their own accreditation costs although these fees are at a much discounted rate.
• Research:
The International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies is at the forefront of coaching and mentoring research. The Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring has operated since 2006. Research areas include: philosophical underpinnings of coaching; developmental, leadership and team coaching; resilience; embodiment; transfer of learning; coaching and mentoring and social change; ethics and coaching and the coaching relationship.

Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable. 2023 / 24 Home (UK) part time £7,300 (Years 1-2); £8,400 (Years 3-5) Home (UK) distance learning £7,300 (Years 1-2); £8,400 (Years 3-5) International distance learning £7,300 (Years 1-2); £8,400 (Years 3-5) 2024 / 25 Home (UK) part time £7,650 (Years 1-2); £8,800 (Years 3-5) Home (UK) distance learning £7,650 (Years 1-2); £8,800 (Years 3-5) International distance learning £7,650 (Years 1-2); £8,800 (Years 3-5)