Course Summary
This programme will equip graduates to implement coaching in diverse settings such as Business, Human Resource, Leadership Development, Training, Education, Management, Life Balance, Personal Coaching, Health Care, Social Care, Career Coaching, Sports Coaching, Performance Measurement and Improvement and Change Management.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Each candidate will be required to submit a two hundred word document outlining the reasons why they wish to undertake this programme
Applicants are required to supply two written references. One reference must be a professional reference
All applicants with be required to attend for interview as part of the application process
Final selection of candidates will be subject to the approval of the Programme Team
The English Language Requirements for applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score.
Application Details
Closing Date: September 2023
How Do I Apply
Applicants need to be aware of the IT student checklist below before applying:
You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer running a modern supported operating system with all software updates.
Some of UCC’s services (e.g. the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment) link to an external site and also have mobile apps for iOS and Android Devices that you may wish to use as part of your studies. However, we recommend using your desktop web browser for submission of assessments.
You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. In general, we recommend the Chrome Web browser (Important Note: Internet Explorer will not work with Canvas).
We recommend a reliable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps or more.
You will require an Office suite of software (Microsoft Office or equivalent) and a PDF reader. You should always use the latest version of this software. All UCC students will have access to Office 365 which includes software such as Word/Excel/Powerpoint etc. once registered.
To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:
When you log into the Application Portal:
Click Apply Online
Select Start a new Adult & Continuing Education Application
On the 2nd tab Academic Level
Select the following options:
Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
Course Type: ACE Part-time Courses
Academic Programme: The course title you are applying for.
During your online application you will be required to upload the following documents:
Application Statement
Birth Cert or Passport
Passport Photograph
Curriculum Vitae
English Language Test Report [if applicable]
Transcripts [if applicable]
50% of the fees are also required to complete your application.
NOTE: When you apply you will have a choice of doing this MSc as an 'Online Part Time' or as a 'UCC Campus' delivery. If you wish to do this programme online, with just four face-to-face class days in Dublin, choose 'Online Part Time' If you wish to do this programme predominantly face-to-face in class on UCC Campus (health guidelines permitting) choose 'UCC Campus Part Time'.
Start Date: September 2024
Fees
Year 1: 5,200 Euro. Year 2: Part One 1,500 Euro; Part 2: 3,300 Euro
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
There are two types of offerings of this online blended programme, one that is predominantly online based with some face to face classroom work in Dublin (Online based Dublin) and the other that is predominantly face to face classroom based in Cork with some online classes (Online based Cork).
For the predominantly classroom-based offering lectures take place on UCC campus, Cork on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, with occasional weekend workshops.
For blended delivery, online classes take place on Monday evenings 6.30pm - 9.30pm with occasional weekend workshops. Students will be required to attend 4 days of face-to-face workshops over the course of the two year programme.