| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
| GCPSYCOA-01 | Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology |
| MASCPSCO-01 | Master of Science in Coaching Psychology |
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.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 of selective or elective units 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 and;
(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.
(1) With approval of Dean or relevant delegate, a candidate for the master’s degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2027.
(2) Students who commenced prior to 1 January, 2027 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
