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Coaching Psychology
Final award Pg.Cert / Pg.Dip / MSc Intermediate awards available Pg.Cert / Pg.Dip UCAS code N/A Details of professional body accreditation Relevant QAA Benchmark statements Psychology Date specification last up-dated Nov 2013
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Programme content
The postgraduate awards in Coaching Psychology offer professional training for people who wish to work in coaching within organisations, the health sector, education or career development. It aims to equip students to become competent reflective coaches.
The programme brings together theory, research and practice to equip students with a background across the main coaching approaches and across a wide range of areas of practice. The programme is delivered by experienced coaching practitioners and psychologists, and supplemented by visits from executive coaches and leading academics. Our view is that coaches should be equipped with coaching skills, relevant theories and models and a “way of being” which can only be developed through academic study, coaching practice and reflection on coaching practice.
The programme currently offers students a choice of eight modules including Evidence-based Coaching Theory and Practice, Leadership and Organisational Coaching, Health Coaching, Coaching in Education, Psychology of the Self in Coaching, Coaching for Career and Professional Development and two research methods modules.
The programme has a strong practical focus with assessment based on the application of coaching theory and skills through reflective logs, videos and written assignments.
Coaching Psychology at UEL
The School offers the first UK end-to-end coaching psychology provision, including skills training, academic qualifications at certificate, diploma and masters level alongside PhD’s. The programme team consists of leading UK coaches with experience of undertaking coaching research and with coaching books and publications in international journals.
The programme is situated in a School of Psychology with other staff who offer relevant expertise. The University offers state of the art library services, facilities and equipment, bookshop and canteen.
A strong emphasis is placed on an appropriate balance between theory and practice. Alongside the development of professional skills training, students will consider relevant psychological and adult learning theory and the latest research in the field.
Entry requirements
Applicants for these postgraduate programmes should possess an undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 2.2 classification (or equivalent). All applicants are required to attend a selection interview and to provide satisfactory references. In some circumstances the interview will be undertaken by telephone or Skype. The interview will assess whether candidates have the relevant previous experience in coaching / mentoring and/or the interpersonal skills / potential to benefit from the programme.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes.
Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.
Students can complete their studies with a PG Certificate (after two modules), a PG Diploma (after four modules) and an MSc (after six modules). However, it is not possible to hold more than one of these degrees. For example, if a student completes and is awarded the PG Certificate in Coaching Psychology, and then chooses to apply for a PG Diploma, the PG Certificate will be taken back and counted as Accredited Prior Learning.
The University of East London actively promotes and celebrates equality and diversity and positively welcomes applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, religion or social class.
Programme structure
The MSc and PG Diploma are structured over two years Part Time (or one year Full Time) with teaching concentrated at weekends. The PG Certificate can be completed Part Time over one year. (See “Different Routes for Students” documents which provide a visual representation of the different programmes).
The postgraduate certificate programme offers four modules, from which one core and one option should be completed. The modules are:
Evidence-based Coaching Theory and Practice (GCM251): Core module
And one other module from the following:
Leadership and Organisational Coaching (GCM252): Optional module Coaching in Education (GCM253): Optional module Health Coaching (GCM254): Optional module
The programme is continuously assessed. There are no timed examinations, but students must successfully complete assessed work for each module. These assessments include the recording of coaching videos, completion of coaching logs based on coaching practice, essays and group presentation. In addition MSc students are assessed on their Review of the Literature (Research and Dissemination part 1) and a Journal-ready Article (Research and Dissemination part 2).
Relevance to work/profession
Participants are encouraged to actively engage in coaching, and to reflect on their practice within their Reflective Coaching Log. This should be a continuous process throughout the programme. In addition, elements from this log form part of assessed work for modules on the programme.
Dissertation/project work
Students on the MSc must undertake a piece of original research. This may be qualitative or quantitative research and be within the area of study for the qualification; such as health, education, careers or organisations.
Added value
Completion of our certificate, diploma and MSc in Coaching Psychology provides students with the necessary learning and evidence to seek professional recognition from all the major professional associations in this field.
Students can seek professional recognition from the Association for Coaching, the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and the International Coaching Federation, among others. Our assessments and course structure provide students with evidence necessary to apply for professional recognition of the leading professional bodies in the UK and internationally.
Your future career
With the qualifications we would anticipate students would be able to work as coaches independently or secure work with professional consulting organisations offering coaching services.
How we support you
Our programme team will support you from your first enquiry through to completion of your chosen programme. We have two admissions tutors, one for the campus-based delivery and one for Distance Learning delivery. Each will take time to speak to prospective students about their future study in relation to their chosen careers. Once students have been accepted onto the programme, they are invited to participate in an induction for new students to provide them with information about being a student at UEL. Students will be supported by the Programme Leader with anything related to their studies at UEL and their module leader or tutor with relation to module content. Team members are available during advertised office hours but also available at pre-arranged meeting times, in person or virtually. Student can access support about the curriculum or their coaching practice. Coaching supervision is provided through facilitated peer supervision in groups on campus and additional 1-
coaching supervision can be arranged with members of staff. Students completing the Research and Dissemination modules will be allocated a research supervisor to support them with undertaking an independent research project. Staff can also advise students on their career prospects, coaching practice and future plans.
During the enrolment phase, our Distance Learning students are provided with introductory materials on the use of the UEL Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and UEL Direct.
During your studies, you will be supported by our team of Distance Learning Student Advisors in UEL Connect. These advisors act as a first point of contact for you, addressing the majority of student queries and referring only those that relate to academic matters to the module tutor. The Student Advisors will also contact students who seem to be falling behind and will offer advice and encouragement to them.
Students will receive academic support from their individual module leader. The role of the module leader is to monitor the effectiveness of the student’s learning during the module for which they are responsible, providing feedback, encouragement and support, and any necessary remedial action.
Bonus factors
The programme team has close links with employers in consulting, training and coaching, as well as the major professional bodies. This ensures access to employment opportunities as well as leading practice.
Individual members of the programme team play active roles in national coaching bodies such at the Association for Coaching and the British Psychological Society’s Special Group for Coaching Psychology. The programme has good links with coaches and institutions in the UK, the US and Australia.
Outcomes
Programme aims and learning outcomes
What is this programme designed to achieve?
This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:
qualify as a coach understand and apply theory to practice become a reflective practitioner work effectively in the community of practice develop your coaching practice contribute to the community of practice through research
What will you learn?
Knowledge
Credit rating
- The overall credit-rating of the Post Graduate Certificate is 60 Level M credits
- The overall credit-rating of the Post grad Dip programmes are 120 Level M credits
- The overall credit-rating of the MSc programmes are 180 Level M credits
Typical duration
The programmes can be completed in full- or part-time modes.
The PG Certificate may be completed over two semesters of part-time study.
The PG Diploma can be completed in two years of part-time study, or two semesters of full- time study.
The MSc can be completed over two years of part-time study of one year full time including the summer dissertation period.
How the teaching year is divided
The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length. A typical student registered in a full-time attendance mode will study two 30 credit modules per semester and a typical student registered in a part-time attendance mode will study one or two modules per semester. The research modules may occur during the summer period.
What you will study when
The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length. A typical student registered in a full-time attendance mode will study two 30 credit modules per semester and a typical student registered in a part-time attendance mode will study one or two modules per semester. The advanced independent research module may occur during the summer.
The following are the core and option requirements for this programme.
Level UEL Module Code Module title Credit Status
M GCM
Evidenced based coaching theory & practice. 30 Core for all programmes
M GCM
Leadership and Organisational coaching
Optional for all programmes
M GCM253 Coaching in education 30 Optional for all programmes
M GCM254 Health Coaching 30 Optional for all programmes
M GCM Coaching for Career and Professional Development
Optional for all programmes
M GCM255 Psychology of the Self in Coaching 30 Core for PG Diploma and MSc
M GCM256 Research and Dissemination Part 1 30 Core for MSc only M GCM257 Research and Dissemination Part 2 30 Core for MSc only
Requirements for gaining an award
In order to gain a Postgraduate Certificate , you will need to obtain 60 credits at Level M. In order to gain a Postgraduate Diploma , you will need to obtain 120 credits at Level M In order to obtain a Masters , you will need to obtain 180 credits at Level M. These credits will include a 60 credit level M core module of advanced independent research.
Masters Award Classification
Where a student is eligible for an Masters award then the award classification is determined by calculating the arithmetic mean of all marks and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification
70% - 100% Distinction 60% - 69% Merit 50% - 59% Pass 0% - 49% Not Passed
Assessment
Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching and learning
Knowledge is developed through
Lectures Seminars Skills training Work based placements
Thinking skills are developed through
Written essays, reports Small group work in teaching sessions Facilitated discussions Reflective learning journal
Practical skills are developed through
Skills training
How we monitor the quality of this programme
The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:
external examiner reports (considering quality and standards); statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate); student feedback.
Drawing on this and other information, programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation. The process is monitored by the Quality and Standards Committee.
Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.
The role of the programme committee
This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical role in the quality assurance procedures.
The role of external examiners
The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities:
To ensure the standard of the programme To ensure that justice is done to individual students
External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:
Approving exam papers/assignments Attending assessment boards Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks Ensuring that regulations are followed Providing feedback through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future.
The external examiner reports for this programme are located on the UEL virtual learning environment (UELPlus / Moodle) on the school notice board under the section entitled ‘External Examiner Reports & Responses’. You can also view a list of the external examiners for the UEL School by clicking on the link below.
http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/CurrentExternalExaminers.htm
Listening to the views of students
The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme:
Student committee meetings each semester Informal conversations with students Mid module and end of module evaluations Ad hoc surveys or class discussions
Students are notified of the action taken through:
Emailed committee minutes Email summaries of feedback and action following evaluations If appropriate, discussions or reports in class
Listening to the views of others
The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:
Close links with employers and other training providers within the sector Online surveys On-going liaison with coaching providers and other universities Networking at conferences and other forums
Further Information
Where you can find further information
Further information about this programme is available from:
The UEL web site (http://www.uel.ac.uk) The student handbook (UEL Plus) Module study guides UEL Manual of General Regulations http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/ UEL Quality Manual http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/ Regulations for the Academic Framework http://www.uel.ac.uk/academicframework/ School of Psychology webpages www.uel.ac.uk/psychology
