Course summary
Being an effective professional coach or mentor is about more than learning techniques and behaviours. Our approach at Oxford Brookes, developed over more than 20 years of coach education, puts you at the centre of your practice. We focus on helping you to develop your unique coaching style. Learning about the latest insights and developments in coaching and mentoring will give you a range of perspectives to inform your approach. You'll understand what makes you effective in the professional relationship and what you bring personally to your practice. You might be completely new to the area, already an established coach or a consultant wanting to add coaching to your portfolio. Wherever you’re starting from, this course will build on your skills and self-awareness to be a better coach or mentor. And our highly experienced team at our specialist centre is on hand to give you expert input and dedicated supervision. When you look back at the end of the course, you’ll see a significant shift in your development.
Assessment method
All assessment is based on a variety of coursework assignments and a dissertation - there are no exams.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need to satisfy the university's English language requirements: - IELTS minimum level 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking) or equivalent - If you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second-class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification, and at least two year’s relevant professional experience. Exceptionally, applicants who can show that they have qualifications or experience or both that demonstrate that they have alternative knowledge and capabilities equivalent to those possessed by holders of the qualifications listed above, may be admitted with dispensation from the requirement to possess those qualifications. Entry will also be subject to two satisfactory references. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6650 | Whole course |
| International | £6650 | Whole course |
| England | £6650 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6650 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £6650 | Whole course |
| Wales | £6650 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £6650 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are the full price of the course.
The following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP