Start dates: September 2025 / September 2026
Part time: 3 to 5 years
Location: Distance learning
Department(s): Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery
Overview
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.
Why Oxford Brookes University?
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Academic support
Benefit from a supervisory team of experts to support your work. You will also be joining a centre with an international team, who are experienced and research active
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Employability
Network and discuss your work with staff, alumni and students within ICCaMS and beyond. Engage with the Coaching and Mentoring community, including professional bodies
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Adaptive Learning
Flexible distance learning through online delivery with regular intensive blocks of study available via on-campus or synchronous virtual attendance
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Supported Progression
Range of coaching and mentoring, and related topics supported. Regular milestones to support progression and timely completion of doctoral award
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Varied Assessment
Opportunities to present work in progress and gain feedback from the OBBS research community. Staged development of research knowledge and skills through modules/workshops
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Accreditation(s)
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.
Course details
Course structure
The course is designed as a part-time, distance learning programme over 3 or 5 plus years. The first two stages focus on taught level 7 and 8 modules, and usually takes three years to complete. You will then move on to the third stage, the thesis, which usually takes a further two years to complete.
Stage One (Graduate entry) - comprises two years of part-time study covering six level 7 modules plus a research project module (same as MA Coaching & Mentoring). With level 7 exemptions, for existing masters qualifications the direct entry point allows candidates to complete in three years.
Stage Two (Direct entry) - comprises one year of part-time study covering four level 8 modules and doctoral supervision.
Stage Three - comprises a minimum of two years of part-time study focused on the development and execution of a research project. You will be supported through doctoral supervision, structured workshops and practice viva opportunities.
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.
Our journal (International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring), annual Research and Coaching supervision conferences, and professional network OBCAMS (the Oxford Brookes Coaching and Mentoring Society) offer excellent opportunities for the dissemination and sharing of research and ideas.
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.
Careers
By graduating from the Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring programme, you can expect to be recognised as experts in your field. This will enhance existing organisational and freelance careers and create employment opportunities or promotions.
You are encouraged to publish while on the course and after completion of the thesis. It is likely that you will continue to write for both the popular practitioner and academic press following your doctoral award. Several DCM alumni have published book chapters and books on their doctoral studies.
There may be further career opportunities in academia and industry where the highest level of achievement is recognised and rewarded.
Student profiles
Our Staff
Dr Judie Gannon
Judie is a senior lecturer and programme coordinator for Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring. She is also Deputy Head of Doctoral Programmes for the Oxford Brookes Business School. Her research interests include coaching and mentoring as forms of social change, the coaching and mentoring relationship, managing coaching and mentoring interventions and activism and social movements in coaching and mentoring, as well as undertaking doctoral studies.
Read more about JudieProfessor Tatiana Bachkirova
Tatiana is Professor of Coaching Psychology my responsibilities include teaching on the MA and Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring Practice; research and academic supervision of MA and doctoral students; supervision of the coaches for Oxford Brookes programmes.
Read more about TatianaRelated courses
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
There are two entry points for the Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring:
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.
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Selection process
We are now accepting applications for September 2024 entry. This programme has a limited number of places so early applications are advisable. Applications received by mid June 2024 will be considered for September 2024 entry with late June/July 2024 interviews scheduled.
For further details on the DCM programme, including our information pack, module descriptions, funding information, FAQs, guidance on completing a research proposal, reference forms and staff profiles please email Dr Omar Abou Hamdan oabou-hamdan@brookes.ac.uk or bus-researchdegrees@brookes.ac.uk
English language requirements
IELTS minimum level 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in the reading and writing components.
Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Credit transfer
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
How to apply
Application process
- Complete your research proposal
- Compile a personal/motivation statement and identify relevant members of the ICCAMs team who may be interested in your proposal
- Gather your supporting documents (listed below)
- Make a direct application.
If you have any difficulty completing your application, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Supporting Documents
When applying for this programme of study please upload all of the required supporting documents listed below to the online application portal.
We suggest merging your supporting documents into a single PDF file. Please note there are two specifically designated options for you to upload your two references to.
- copies of your previous degree transcripts and certificates (both undergraduate and postgraduate)
- a scan of your passport
- two academic references
- a 2,000-word Research Topic Proposal (Direct entry) or a 1,000-word Research Topic Proposal (Graduate entry)
- evidence of funding (we require evidence of personal funds or letter from funder if being sponsored)
- international students must also provide an English Language Certificate with an IELTS score of at least 7.0.
- *Please comment in your motivation statement and research proposal upon your ability to access resources (IT, library) which will ensure you can attend relevant online and intensive sessions, and how you intend to manage your time commitment to doctoral studies.
Application deadline is Monday 10 June 2024 for September/October 2024 entry. We cannot guarantee that applications submitted after this date can be considered for Autumn 2024 entry.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
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.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
- For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
- For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Compulsory costs
| Additional costs | Amount (£) |
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Continuation fee The continuation fee, where it is payable is compulsory, but not applicable to Masters by research or PhD by Published Work, detailed as follows:
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£1455 |
Optional costs
| Additional costs | Amount (£) |
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It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required. Please note that a lot of the coursework is now submitted online. |
From £30 |
| You may choose to purchase books to support your studies. Many books on our reading lists are available via the Library, or can be purchased secondhand. | £20-60 per book |
Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills) |
£94-265 per week |
Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs) |
£122-180 per week |
Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography. Gowns are not compulsory but typically students do hire robes, starting at £41. |
Typically £0-200 |
Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes. BrookesBus travel is subsidised for full-time undergraduate students that are on a course with a fee of £9,250 or more, or living in an Oxford Brookes hall of residence. There is an administration fee for the production of a BrookesKey. |
From £10 |
Funding your studies
Financial support and scholarships
Featured funding opportunities available for this course.
All financial support and scholarships
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
published on the website. For more information, please visit our
changes to programmes page.