If you are an existing coaching professional who has gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Development, or in a related area then this part time one year course will take your coaching training to Master's level, increasing your skills and employability.

You'll hone your coaching knowledge and abilities through a 3 day intensive learning block that will focus on developing your research method skills and abilities, enabling you to complete a dissertation on a coaching subject of your choosing. You'll get support from a supervisor during your studies too - via Skype, telephone calls and face-to-face meetings where possible.

Find out more about this course, our facilities and generous scholarships by attending one of our regular open evenings where you can meet teaching staff and current students.

What will I experience?

On this course you can:

Take part in a research skills development workshop, where you will develop the skills necessary to complete the dissertation
Work through proposal development activities, further deepening your knowledge of the field
Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection

What opportunities might it lead to?

Previous students have gone on to set up their own coaching companies and coaching training organisations. Here are some other routes our graduates have pursued:

Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:

business development
consultancy work
mentoring
education
training
health sector

I found the University of Portsmouth course to be one of the best established, it fitted with the EMCC’s QA framework and had renowned tutors.

Martyn Carr, MSc Coaching and Development student

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Key Facts

Duration

1 year part time. Start: September or January.

January 2020 entry requirements

Fees

UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
September 2020 start:

Part time: £3,500

This course is not eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan

International students
January 2019 start:

Part time: £5,030

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Contact

bal-enquiries@port.ac.uk
+44 (0) 23 9284 2991

Department

Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management

Programme specification

Structure & Teaching

This final Master’s stage of the programme includes two days of research methods training held at the University of Portsmouth to enable you to develop a research proposal as the basis for completing your final research-based investigative project/dissertation. The unit in research methods will specifically cover the theory and application of research methodologies and consider concepts and qualitative methods and their use in research.

We use the best and most current research and professional practice, alongside feedback from our students, to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional units may not run every year. If a unit doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative unit.

Teaching and Assessment

The course takes a work-based learning approach which allows you to apply this knowledge and theory to your workplace. This approach means you produce current and applied work-based assignments for assessment.

This programme is assessed, quality assured and awarded by the University of Portsmouth whilst TPC's world-class trainers and facilitators deliver course content and work with you to develop your knowledge and understanding of coaching.

How are you assessed?

Assessment consists of a 3,000 word research proposal leading to a 12,000 word Investigative Project/Dissertation allowing you to pursue a topic of personal interest which may directly relate to future employment, your organisation or to opportunities for future employment.

Facilities & Features

Flexible Learning

Benefit from web, email or phone access to many of our facilities and services

Support

Tutors are available to support your studies via online tutorials, email and telephone conferencing

Academic Skills Unit (ASK)

Our workshops are designed to improve a number of essential academic skills

University Library

Our library offers a wealth of information including thousands of online ejournals

Flexible Learning

Although you are not campus based, you will still benefit from web, virtual learning environment (Moodle), email or phone access to many of our facilities and services. Our student website, will be your one-stop shop for all news, information and links to other services, and 24/7 online access to the University Library’s vast electronic book, journal and database collections will help you find the right resources for your studies.

Support

Due to the work-based nature of this course and the potential pressure of juggling your course alongside work life, we aim to provide you with as much support as possible. There are tutors available to support your studies via online tutorials, email and telephone conferencing. You will also be assigned a personal tutor who will offer support and guidance throughout your studies.

Academic Skills Unit (ASK)

The ASK unit will help you become a successful university student. They provide workshops which are designed to improve a number of essential academic skills from academic writing and understanding plagiarism to assignment development and structuring. This is a great way to refresh yourself on university study ensuring you perform to your full potential.

University Library

Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online e-journals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help. There are excellent facilities for remote learning with supportive and knowledgeable librarians who will help if needed.

Budgeting for your studies

There may be extra costs arising from your studies which you will need to consider when planning your expenditure.

Some are common costs to all courses of study. These may include the cost of study texts, reference books, photocopying and computer supplies. Others relate to specific courses and may include field trips, materials and specialist equipment.

Careers & Opportunities

Career prospects

This course is ideal if you are seeking to use a coaching approach in a line management role, looking to build a coaching culture within your organisation to enhance performance or even embark on a second career as a professional freelance coach. Previous graduates have also gone on to set up their own coaching companies and coach training organisations.

Whether you are an internal or external coach, this postgraduate programme will help you make an incredible difference to your clients.

Career planning

One of the benefits of studying at Portsmouth is the support that we provide to our Master's and Research Degree students in career planning. Our careers and recruitment service can assist you in career research and finding employment opportunities. Help is also available if you wish to find a part-time job while studying your degree.

We offer our postgraduate students and alumni one-to-one appointments with a careers adviser, or an online service for those not able to travel back to the University. Our alumni can call on our career services for five years after graduation.

In addition, regular employability events offer you the chance to meet employers, find out about different career sectors and improve your applications or CV. The Graduate Summer Programme provides a range of guidance and employability seminars and workshops.

Benefits of Postgraduate Study

Regardless of whether you are seeking to build on your studies, further your career or pursue a career change, a postgraduate qualification adds to your achievement record.

Postgraduate study may greatly improve your chances of getting that first break.
Many graduate employers prefer the higher intellectual rigour displayed in postgraduate students.
Recruiters for roles requiring specialist knowledge or research particularly target those with higher level qualifications.
Postgraduate study shows you can take the challenge of in-depth study; acquiring transferable skills in team working and problem solving techniques.
If you have a passion for a particular subject, postgraduate study can also be something undertaken as part of your own development at an appropriate time in your life.

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Online application form

Apply direct using our online form

Your application will be received by the University's Admissions Team before being transferred to individual departments for consideration and processing.

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Postgraduate Open Evenings

Our Postgraduate Open Evenings are taking place between February and April. Lecturers and support staff will be available to discuss your options. You'll also find out more about your chosen course and subjects that interest you.

Booking will open soon but in the meantime, watch our Postgrad Live series to hear from our staff and students about what it's like studying at Portsmouth.

Other opportunities to visit

Download our free walking tour PDF for a self-guided tour of the University. You can visit Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4pm.

We have an open-door policy so you will be able to take a look in our buildings, speak to some of our support services and get a feel for the campus.

Find out more about our self-guided walking tours

Can't get to Portsmouth?

If you can’t make it to Portsmouth, come and see us at one of the events we attend around the UK or contact the admissions team – see the 'Key Facts' section above for contact details..

Staff from our International Office regularly attend overseas exhibitions. To find out more about these and our visits to your region see our International Office exhibitions page.

Further information

If you have any further enquiries about postgraduate study at Portsmouth, including advice on the Postgraduate Loan entry, plus scholarships and bursaries available, visit our postgraduate pages.

Fees and Funding

Find out more about fees and funding available to you at Portsmouth.

Admissions terms and conditions

When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to our terms and conditions as well as the University’s policies, rules and regulations. You should read and consider these before you apply.

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