The Master of Science in Coaching Psychology is an articulated postgraduate program that teaches the applied science of human performance enhancement and coaching. This program provides students with a sound grounding in the theoretical and methodological aspects of coaching and coaching psychology as an applied positive psychology, and teaches fundamental applied coaching skills.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology may only enrol part-time. Study for the Graduate Diploma and the Master of Science in Coaching Psychology may be undertaken in either part-time or full-time mode.
The progression sequence for part-time students is as follows: First semester of enrolment PSYC4721 and PSYC4722; second semester of enrolment and following semesters, PSYC4724 and remaining elective units to suit the individual student's needs and interests and to meet degree requirements.
This program is designed to provide graduates with the key theoretical understandings and the core skills necessary to work as a coach in a wide range of settings. Graduates of this course will be equipped to work in the scientist-practitioner or scholar-practitioner model, and can expect to find employment as human performance consultants and personal, workplace or executive coaches in industry, in the human resources field or in private practice.
The Master of Science in Coaching has one specialist stream:
The stream is determined by the pattern of elective units of study that a student completes (see Units of Study table). Students may also choose to not complete a specialist pathway.
Masters graduates who have completed the 12 credit point PSYC5016/PSYC5017 Research Project are eligible to apply for admission to a research degree (Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy).
| Unit code | Unit name | Semester | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC4721 | Theories & Techniques of Coaching Psych | 1 or 2 | 6 |
| PSYC4722 | Fundamentals of Coaching | 1 or 2 | 6 |
| PSYC4724 | Coaching Practice Note: PSYC4721 and 4722 must be completed before 4724. | 1 or 2 | 6 |
| Unit code | Unit name | Semester | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC4723 | Socio-cognitive Issues in Coaching | 1 | 6 |
| PSYC4730 | Applied Positive Psychology | 1 | 6 |
| PSYC4727 | Positive Organisational Coaching Note: PSYC4724 should be completed before 4727. | 107 (July, with results reported end of semester 2) | 6 |
| PSYC4729 | Groups, Teams and Systems Note: PSYC4724 should be completed before 4729. | 1 | 6 |
| PSYC4731 | Psychology of Peak Performance | 2 | 6 |
The timetable for the current year is given here:
http://sydney.edu.au/science/psychology/current_students/coach/timetable.shtml
The timetable for the following year will be similar to the current year, but may not be identical. As soon as the timetable is known, the above link will be updated.
Examinations are generally conducted in the last week of classes (further details will be given after the start of classes).
Students should have either a 3-year Psychology degree or a 3-year degree in a cognate discipline with a major in areas such as (but not limited to) arts, humanities, business, science or law. At least two years relevant employment experience is required. Relevant work experience may include counselling, experience in organisational learning and development, management experience, employment in applied psychology settings, professional coaching or other areas directly related to coaching.
General information about postgraduate coursework applications
Applications must be submitted online. Follow the relevant link below, then click the blue "Apply Now" button:
Apply for the Master of Science in Coaching Psychology
Apply for the Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology
Apply for the Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology
Please note that the closing dates for applications are:
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