MSc Coaching Psychology at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

With a strong emphasis on skills development, underpinned by extensive simulated and real-world practice, the immersive opportunities on this Masters degree will allow you to refine core coaching skills through role play, case-based scenarios, and supervised placements. You will also benefit from developing these skills within our bespoke Coaching Clinic. The programme has been carefully designed to ensure you graduate as a highly skilled, reflective coaching practitioner, ready for roles in a range of professional settings, including business, health, and education.

What you will study

Throughout the programme, you will explore a range of key topics designed to equip you with an advanced understanding of Coaching Psychology theory and practice, and how these principles are applied in personal, professional and organisational contexts. From modules that explore how personality psychology can enhance performance to those that examine evidence-based coaching techniques, we’ll provide you with critical knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a Coaching Psychologist. Modules include Becoming a Coach, Psychologically Informed Coaching, Personality, Performance and Purpose, Supervised Practice in Coaching, Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Statistics and Qualitative Analyses, Professional Issues.

Career pathways

This MSc gives you a strong foundation for future professional training and career development in coaching psychology and related fields. You’ll develop advanced skills in relationship management, reflective practice, ethical conduct, client engagement and psychometric assessment — all essential for working with clients in personal, professional and organisational coaching contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK upper second-class honours (2:1) or above, in psychology, as well as the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. You will also need to demonstrate attaining a minimum of upper second-class honours (2:1) or above in your dissertation module (or equivalent final-year research project). This will be evidenced by supplying a detailed copy of your degree transcript (or equivalent) as part of your application. An interview may form part of the selection process. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/msc-coaching-psychology/#apply-section

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