Course Overview

The coaching psychology course combines practical and theoretical study to not only develop your professional expertise but also give you greater self-awareness and understanding. You will investigate pragmatically and critically how coaching works in organizations and how it is an important skill for leaders.

You will be introduced to the history and variety of coaching and helping relationships. You will review a range of coaching techniques, discuss their relevance and efficacy, and consider pertinent issues that face the contemporary coach.

Graduates can pursue career paths in coaching, psychology, human resources, and business. Possible professions include:

• career coach

• occupational psychologist

• human resources officer

• careers adviser.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) in any discipline, or sufficient experience of helping relationships and/or people-oriented activities such as extensive line management experience.

Part Time Work Details

n/a

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.