Coaching and Mentoring in Health and Social Care
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
HESC7035
Start dates
January 2024
Application deadline
1 December (for a January start)
Location
Academic level
7
Academic credits
20
This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.
Overview
This Coaching and Mentoring in Health and Social Care module is designed to enable you to explore the context, theory and application of coaching and mentoring within health and social care organisations.
In more detail, this broad based syllabus aims to cover:
- the rationale for coaching and mentoring in health and social care organisations
- principles, theories, models underpinning C&M and its practice within organisations
- research and critical evaluation in coaching and mentoring
- identifying and applying the core skills of coaching/mentoring in practice
- self-assessment and personal development in coaching and mentoring
- structure and frameworks to support developmental conversations and relationships over time
- contracting and review in coach/mentoring relationships
- developing a coaching/ mentoring culture – the principles and practice of organisational assessment, implementation and evaluation
- ethical considerations and best practice for coaching and mentoring
- supervision in coaching and mentoring.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework.
How to apply
Entry requirements
You must normally be from a healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
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.
English language requirements
In addition to the academic entry qualifications, if your first language is not English you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. An IELTS overall score of 6.5 is required for this course.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application. You may also opt to do this module as part of a larger programme of study.
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
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.
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Financial support and scholarships
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.
Programme changes:
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