Coaching Psychology
Course resolutions
| This page was first published on 13 November 2025 and was last amended on 3 December 2025. View details of the changes below. |
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The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
1 Course codes
| Code | Course and stream title |
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| GCPSYCOA-01 | Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology |
| MASCPSCO-01 | Master of Science in Coaching Psychology |
2 Attendance pattern
The attendance pattern for Master of Science in Coaching Psychology is full time or part time according to candidate choice. The Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology is available part time only.
3 Master's type
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a) Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology
(b) Master of Science in Coaching Psychology
(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any course in this sequence. Only the highest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1) With approval from the Dean, available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria:
(2) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology requires:
(a) An undergraduate degree with Honours in Psychology or a postgraduate degree in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; and
(b) a minimum of three years relevant employment experience.
(3) Admission to the Master of Science in Coaching Psychology requires:
(a) An undergraduate degree with Honours in Psychology or a postgraduate degree in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; and
(b) a minimum of three years relevant employment experience; or
(4) 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.
6 Requirements for award
(1) The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in the table for Coaching Psychology postgraduate courses. With the approval of the Dean and the program coordinator, candidates for the master's degree, with special aims or interests, may be allowed to substitute up to 12 credit points with relevant postgraduate units from outside the table.
(2) To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(a) 18 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) 6 credit point elective unit of study.
(3) To qualify for the Master of Science in Coaching Psychology coursework pathway a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(a) 18 credit points of core units of study;
(b) 30 credit points of elective units of study.
(4) Subject to the availability of supervision and suitable projects, candidates with a credit average in 24 credit points of study from the degree may be admitted to the research pathway.
(5) To qualify for the Master of Science in Coaching Psychology research pathway a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(a) 30 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) 18 credit points of elective units of study.
7 Transitional provisions
(1) These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2026.
(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2026 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
