MSt in Coaching

University of Cambridge

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Coaching has been designed to address a gap in the market for experienced coach practitioners who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of evidence-based psychological models of coaching praxis, with academic modules in neuroscience, practical philosophy, systems theory and emerging trends in research – suitable for coaching in a range of contexts. The Master's in Coaching has been developed in response to demand from qualified and experienced coaches who are seeking advanced training that complements and extends the existing University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) provision of entry-level qualifications focusing on coaching knowledge, practice skills and professional standards. The Cambridge MSt differentiates itself from existing Master’s programmes offered by other higher education institutions in the UK by focusing on: evidence-based models of psychological coaching professional applicability beyond specific sectors and domains, such as mentoring, education or career coaching, to include the full range of coaching contexts an inter-disciplinary approach that challenges students to develop a wide-ranging curiosity of thought and research advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that results in robust academic writing and research output, commensurate with a world-leading institution.