University of Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Develop the skills to improve productivity and enhance the quality of life for individuals, organisations and the wider community.
Course overview
Enhance your ability to support people in improving their performance by pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology. This program is designed for individuals interested in coaching within business and organisational environments. It aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a proficient coach, capable of providing coaching across various settings and working with a diverse range of clients, including executives, managers and individuals seeking personal growth.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete three core units, including:
- Theories and Techniques of Coaching Psychology
- Fundamentals of Coaching Practice
- Coaching Practice
They must also complete three elective units from the following:
- Socio-Cognitive Issues in Coaching Psychology
- Positive Organisational Coaching
- Groups, Teams and Systems
- Applied Positive Psychology
- Psychology of Peak Performance
Entry requirements
Qualifications
Admission to this degree requires:
- A three-year Psychology degree or a three-year degree in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; and
- A minimum of three years relevant employment experience; or
- Complete the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
As entry into this course is competitive, applicants who meet the admission requirements are ranked according to academic merit and coaching experience.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at the University of Sydney. Find out which requirements are applicable to you by contacting the university.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
After graduating, you could expect to gain employment in a range of jobs involving:
- Human resource development
- Private practice
- Organisational consultancy
- Professional services
Fees and CSP
Average first-year fee in 2025: $12,744 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated full fee in 2025: $30,075 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Elective units.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
