Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring
36 monthsProgramme duration
9,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
We designed this course for experienced coaches/mentors looking to deepen their knowledge, show commitment and contribute to the evidence base of the field.
The Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring programme develops the capabilities needed to become a researcher and leader in the field and foster excellence in your practice. We will challenge you to build on your existing expertise and push the boundaries of your knowledge so you can:
- operate at the highest level in coaching, mentoring and personal development
- develop confidence in providing facilitation and consultancy
- be competent in researching the field.
Our teaching staff have specific research interests in coaching and mentoring or related fields. We also invite specialists to provide further expert input.
To complete your doctoral thesis, the course includes:
- doctoral thesis training (taught modules and workshops)
- design of original empirical research
- professional expertise and scholarly inquiry.
This is a part-time, distance learning course, delivered by the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
We designed this course for experienced coaches/mentors looking to deepen their knowledge, show commitment and contribute to the evidence base of the field.
The Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring programme develops the capabilities needed to become a researcher and leader in the field and foster excellence in your practice. We will challenge you to build on your existing expertise and push the boundaries of your knowledge so you can:
- operate at the highest level in coaching, mentoring and personal development
- develop confidence in providing facilitation and consultancy
- be competent in researching the field.
Our teaching staff have specific research interests in coaching and mentoring or related fields. We also invite specialists to provide further expert input.
To complete your doctoral thesis, the course includes:
- doctoral thesis training (taught modules and workshops)
- design of original empirical research
- professional expertise and scholarly inquiry.
This is a part-time, distance learning course, delivered by the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies.
Admission Requirements
Graduate entry
For graduate entry into the five-year DCM programme you should normally have a good honours degree, plus three years' minimum experience in coaching/mentoring.
Direct entry
For direct entry into the later stage of the DCM programme you should have an appropriate master’s level qualification, with a merit profile and a minimum of five years’ experience of coaching/mentoring.
Depending on the entry stage, you may be eligible for exemptions from certain elements of the programme.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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