Program Overview
The Coaching and Mentoring at University of the West of Scotland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Coaching and Mentoring programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Coaching and Mentoring programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Appropriate Undergraduate Qualification: Participants will typically have a teaching qualification or other relevant professional qualification e.g. training, development, HR and/or significant and on-going practical experience of/responsibility for training and development and/or supporting peers and colleagues as part of their own organisational development policies.
Other Required Qualifications/Experience: Applications from interested professionals without a teaching or other relevant professional qualification will be considered on the basis of a first degree in a relevant area e.g. training, development, HR and/or significant and on-going practical experience of/responsibility for training and development and/or supporting peers and colleagues as specified above.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide formal, official proof that they meet the English language requirements specified in Section 6.2 of the University Regulatory Framework. Additionally, evidence of English proficiency must be no more than three years old counting back from the anticipated start date of the programme. If the applicant has been working or studying in an English speaking country for a substantial period of time, this can be taken into consideration as long as a statement to this effect is included in his/her references. If the applicant has studied at degree level in an English speaking country for a period of one year or more, this can also be taken into consideration as long as the programme was taught and assessed entirely in English and was undertaken in the last three years counting back from the anticipated start date of the programme. Relevant transcripts must be provided as evidence of this and a relevant statement must be included in the references - Regulation 6.6.
All applicants will be required to supply two references in support of their application to join the programme. Therefore applicants will need to ensure, in good time, that their referees are willing and able to write a reference (letter of recommendation) on their behalf. Referees should be in a position to provide an informed view of the applicant\xc2\x92s academic ability and suitability for their chosen programme of study and any other information they consider as being relevant to the individual\xc2\x92s application.
At least one of the referees should hold a position of authority within the applicant\xc2\x92s employer organisation so as to enable them to confirm that the applicant\xc2\x92s workplace context is consistent with the practical aspects of the programme i.e. they can confirm the applicant is able (or is about) to engage in a coaching/mentoring role and that the applicant has the support and permission to reflect on/refer to their work related activity throughout the programme (n.b. programme requirements associated with work related activity will be subject to compliance with UWS Ethical Guidelines so as to ensure confidentiality, privacy and anonymity of all participants involved in such activity). In this respect applicants are advised to supply their prospective referees with an overview of the programme so that they can comment on the individual\xc2\x92s ability to meet with the general demands of, and the specific practical aspects associated with, the programme.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months