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Course summary
- Develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a range of different contexts.
- Understand coaching and mentoring and the core practices needed to become an effective practitioner.
- Gain practical skills through coaching demonstrations and substantial coaching practice.
Coaching and mentoring have the potential to bring direct benefits to employees, organisations and stakeholders. This specialist part-time course is for individuals who want to become capable, confident, professional and ethical coaches and mentors.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is unique in the market in that it examines how a coach or mentor can best work with an individual in the context of their organisational system. We draw on theories and case studies, and examine individual and organisational psychology.
You learn through
- group discussion
- one-to-one coaching
- work-based projects
- case studies and experiences from tutors
- experiential activity
Applied learning
Networking opportunities
You will benefit from membership of the coaching and mentoring research group (CMRU) which meets regularly to discuss research projects.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career as
- an external or internal executive or team coach
- a consultant delivering coaching and mentoring schemes
- a developmental consultant or trainer operating in this field
- a specialist in a particular area, such as medical general practitioner or specialist in dyslexia support, seeking to use coaching/mentoring to enhance your practice
- an academic in coaching, mentoring, organisational development or similar field
- a leader using coaching and mentoring initiatives in their own organisations
Accreditation
The MSc Coaching and Mentoring is focused on developing students' professional practice including the professional expectations of the EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) at Senior Practitioner level. Students who enrol on the MSc and successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate will be entitled to a certificate confirming that they have completed a programme of training accredited by the EMCC at Senior Practitioner level.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of online lessons and face-to-face teaching with access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
You normally need one of the following:
• a good first degree
• an equivalent recognised professional qualification, in a business or social science-related discipline from an approved awarding body.
You may already have developed substantial knowledge, experience and skills in a relevant field. We consider applications from people without a first degree individually. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.
If your first language is not English you must show a high level of written and verbal English language skill. A TOEFL test minimum mark, paper-based 570, computer-based 235, or IELTS 6.0, is the standard for non-native speakers of English. We offer English language tuition for students before the start of this course.
Additional information for EU/International students
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, contact our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Year 1
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| Module: Coaching And Mentoring: Leadership And Change | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Coaching And Mentoring Psychology | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Coaching And Mentoring Scheme Design And Evaluation | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Coaching And Mentoring Skills | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Coaching And Mentoring Supervision | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Team Coaching | Credits: 15 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Practitioner Inquiry | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Dissertation (Coaching And Mentoring) | Credits: 60 |
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Final year
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| Module: Dissertation (Coaching And Mentoring) | Credits: 60 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting part-time study in 2021/22are: PgCert stage: £5,625 PgDip stage: £3,945 MSc stage: £3,615.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
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