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Mastering Doctoral Supervision Foundational Course

Become a Confident and Effective Doctoral Supervisor

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Mastering Doctoral Supervision Foundational Course

Become a Confident and Effective Doctoral Supervisor

Apply for the course

Become a Confident and Effective Doctoral Supervisor

Building Foundational Doctoral
Supervisory Capability

Effective doctoral supervision is one of the most important responsibilities in higher education—yet it is rarely developed through structured professional learning.

Mastering Doctoral Supervision develops the foundational
capabilities required to supervise doctoral candidates
confidently, consistently and effectively.

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Next starting Date

Thursday 10th December, 2026

Format

Fully Online
Weekly life sessions

Duration

8 weeks

Standard fees

€1.950
Discounts available

Award

Advanced Executive Training Certificate
Non-credite bearing

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Why this matters?

Nobody Teaches Doctoral Supervision. We Do.

Make Supervision Explicit

Replace implicit practice with structured approaches.

Build Supervisory Capability

Develop the capabilities every doctoral supervisor should possess.

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Apply every framework directly within your own supervisory practice.

The DoctorateHub Difference

We don't teach supervision techniques.

We develop doctoral supervisory capability.

Structured
Frameworks

Practical
Application

International
Faculty

Immediate
Impact

What You Will Develop

1

Develop the capability to structure doctoral supervision.

2

Guide candidates through every research stage.

3

Provide developmental doctoral feedback.

4

Support doctoral-level critical inquiry.

5

Integrate AI responsibly.

6

Develop confident independent researchers.

Course Progression Overview

Mastering Doctoral Superivion Foundational course progression
Enrich your experience. Find a local cohort!

The Mastering Doctoral Supervision Course is delivered as part of the global online Doctoral Faculty Development Programme.

To enrich your experience, you can also join a cohort at one of the DoctorateHub GSBM local Hubs.

Our local Hubs bring together executives, researchers and faculty through networking, research activities and collaborative learning.

Executive Community

Learn alongside professionals in your region.

Research Workshops

Practical sessions beyond your formal modules.

Knowledge
Labs

Executive discussions and applied research events.

Professional Network

Build lasting relationships with peers and alumni.

Available Cohorts

Choose the cohort you would like to join.

Online Hub

Online Programme

Apply to the Online Cohort.
This is the standard cohort in which all students are automatically enrolled.

Malta Hub

Malta Hub

Apply to the Malta Cohort.
You will be part of the Online Cohort while also joining a local cohort in Malta, giving you access to both global and local peer networks.

Key information

Essential course, qualification and enrolment details.

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Name of the educational course

Mastering Doctoral Supervision Foundational Course

Mode of Delivery

Fully online

Mode of attendance

Full-Time – For working prossionals

Course Duration

8 Weeks

With a final best paper contest.

Course Structure

Weekly assignments and readings.

Weekly life sessions.

Language of Instruction

English

Course intake dates

Through the year

Admission Requirements

Doctoratal degree, 5 years of professional experience.

Course fees

Standard fees: €1,950

Discounts: 30% for Doctoral Faculty Development Programme members; free for DoctorateHub GSBM Faculty through the CPD allowance.

Award

A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who meet the attendance requirements. This certificate is non-credit-bearing.

Target group

  • New or aspiring doctoral supervisors
  • Experienced doctoral practitioners transitioning into academia or supervision
  • Research mentors and academics who want to strengthen their supervisory practice
  • Doctoral graduates preparing for doctoral faculty roles

What You Will Learn

Supervision Foundations
  • Understand what high-quality supervision looks like in practice
  • Recognise the typical barriers that hinder doctoral progress
  • Navigate interpersonal, academic, and systemic supervision challenges
Feedback & Guidance
  • Provide constructive, developmental, and actionable feedback
  • Guide novice researchers through uncertainty and complexity
  • Foster autonomy, research maturity, and scholarly rigor
Reflective Practice
  • Analyse your own doctoral experience to identify biases and blind spots
  • Learn from real supervision cases to refine your mentoring approach
  • Build a structured, supportive supervisory style

Throughout the course, you will engage in weekly live sessions, peer discussions, and hands-on supervision exercises designed to sharpen your judgment and elevate your supervision practice.

FAQs

What are the admission requirements

To hold a doctoral degree and 5 years of professional experiences. 

What are the course fees?

The course fees are 1,950€.

The following discounts apply:
● 30% discount for Doctoral Faculty Development Programme members
● Free for DoctorateHub GSBM Faculty as part of the Continuous Professional Development allowance.

Do I need to be a member of the Doctoral Faculty Development programme to attend this course?

No. The course is open to holders of research doctorates.

However, members of the Doctoral Development Programme will be admitted first.

Are any discounts available?

Yes. Members of the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme receive a 30% discount on the course fee.

In addition, DoctorateHub GSBM Faculty can enrol free of charge, with the cost covered through their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for either benefit, please contact the programme team before registering.

Is this initial foundational course a mandatory training for the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme?

Yes, the initial foundational course on Mastering Doctoral Supervision is a mandatory training of the Doctoral Faculty Development Programme.

Our experience has shown that participants of this course develop a shared understanding about the essentials of doctoral supervision practices. And this shared understanding is required as it forms the base for all further training activities.

Become a More Effective Doctoral Supervisor

Building Foundational Doctoral Supervisory Capability.

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