MSc Coaching for Behavioural Change at University of Reading

Programme overview

The Henley MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change is a flexible, part-time programme delivered in-person and online, with workshop-style teaching. It covers the psychology and neuroscience of behavioural change, organisational coaching and the dynamics of coaching relationships, and finishes with a research project.

Faculty: Henley Business School | Department: Henley Centre for Coaching | Duration: 30 months minimum for the full MSc, depending on Module 1 start date; part-time | Intake: Stage 1 intakes throughout the year (for example 20 January 2027 in-person and 27 January 2027 live-online) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 includes the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (exemption available) and Neuroscience and Psychology for Behavioural Change. Stage 2 covers Advanced Coaching Practice, Group Dynamics and Systems Thinking and Becoming a Reflective Practitioner. Stage 3 is a Dissertation on a coaching and behavioural change topic, alongside a Personal Project begun in Stage 1.

Career pathways

Aimed at individuals who use or intend to develop a coaching approach in a line management role or as a professional executive coach; participants gain Reading and Henley alumni status.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a minimum of five years' management experience; candidates with substantial knowledge, experience and skills in a relevant field are also welcome. The programme is taught in English and proficiency testing may be requested. Completion of the Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching within the last five years gives exemption from Module 1 of Stage 1.

GBP 25,800 for the whole programme. In-person or online; VAT exempt; includes the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching; £18,550 if exempt from Module 1; excludes accommodation; invoiced per stage Source

Intake: Stage 1 intakes throughout the year (for example 20 January 2027 in-person and 27 January 2027 live-

Duration: 30 months minimum for the full MSc, depending on Module 1 start date; part-time

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