The Advanced Business and Executive Coaching at University College Dublin (UCD) is a postgraduate programme for experienced professionals who want to develop advanced coaching capability for executive and organisational settings. You will strengthen your coaching practice using evidence-informed approaches, reflective learning, and leadership-focused applications.
- Level: Master’s (professional)
- Delivery: Public study mode (as listed by UCD)
- Focus: Executive coaching, organisational leadership, and advanced coaching practice
- Tuition fee (as provided in the record): EUR 10,320 (international) / EUR 10,320 (EU)
- Language of instruction: English (confirm with UCD for the latest intake details)
- Credits / duration: Not specified in the current record—please verify with UCD’s programme page for the exact ECTS and study length
- Start dates / application deadlines: Not specified in the current record—please verify with UCD for the latest intake schedule
Programme Structure
The programme is designed to build advanced coaching capability through a combination of coaching-focused modules and applied organisational learning. Course content is organised around executive coaching practice, organisational psychology, and reflective professional development.
Indicative module areas (as listed in the record)
- Advanced coaching and analysis: advanced coaching competencies, reflective and analytical practice
- Organisational and family systems perspectives: family psychology and group psychology (applied to coaching contexts)
- Existential and leadership-informed approaches: existential approaches and business-focused coaching applications
Note: The current record lists module titles but does not provide semester-by-semester sequencing, credit weighting, or assessment format. Please confirm the official module list, study plan, and assessment requirements with UCD for the most accurate structure.
Academic requirements
Applicants should hold a primary degree and have at least 5 years of management experience. The programme also expects completion of the UCD Diploma in Business & Executive Coaching or another accredited business coaching programme. Consideration may be given to applicants who do not fully meet these requirements but have substantial experience in business coaching.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have at least 5 years of management experience and hold a primary degree. Completion of the UCD Diploma in Business & Executive Coaching or another accredited business coaching programme is required. Applicants with substantial business coaching experience may be considered even if they do not fully meet the stated requirement.
Post-study work permission (Ireland)
After completing your programme in Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permission, subject to meeting the Irish immigration rules in force at the time of application.
- Eligibility: Typically requires that you have successfully completed an eligible Irish programme and hold the appropriate immigration permission to remain in Ireland after graduation.
- Duration: The length of the post-study permission depends on the level and duration of your qualification and the rules applicable to your programme at the time you apply.
- Conditions: You must apply within the required timeframe and provide any documents requested by the Irish authorities (for example, proof of graduation and identity documents).
- Important: Immigration rules can change. Always check the latest guidance from the Irish Department of Justice and/or the relevant official immigration website before planning your next steps.
Tip: If you are unsure whether your specific UCD programme qualifies for post-study work permission, contact UCD International Student Support for confirmation based on your intake and qualification details.