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PSY-30174 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 17 March 2026

PSY-30174 - Psychological Coaching in Organisations
Coordinator: Deborah Stevens-Gill
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This practical module has been developed to give you an introduction to psychological approaches to coaching in work and organisational settings, in addition to an opportunity to develop and practice coaching skills.
Throughout the module, you will be introduced to the basics of business-based psychological coaching and have an opportunity to practice coaching. Through workshops, discussions, debates, peer observation and practical activities. You will also have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with assessment and measurement methods used in coaching (for example psychometric tests), and a range of useful techniques such as goal-setting theory, scaling questions, value exercises and other methods.
Participation in this module and successful completion of the assignments could lead to fulfilling the requirements for a CPD certificate by the end of the module (for example, the BPS Assistant Test User (occupational) qualification).

Aims
This is a practical module that aims to help you develop a range of core skills used in business psychology coaching. The module introduces a range of techniques and gives you an opportunity to practice these skills in a safe environment through discussions, debates and practical role plays.

Intended Learning Outcomes

compare and contrast types of psychological assessment, their modes, main issues and suitability for organisational coaching contexts. : 1,2
Demonstrate best practice in relation to the preparation and administration of psychological assessments.: 1,2
Demonstrate appropriate use of coaching skills to build a coaching relationship, set goals and review progress with a volunteer (peer).: 1,2
Synthesise and evaluate theoretical approaches to business coaching in order to justify your evidence-based practice.: 1,2

Study hours

11x 2 hour interactive workshops
11x 1 hour asynchronous preparation

117 independent study & assessment prep

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practical Assessment weighted 50%
practical test administration and feedback (30 minutes)


2: Coursework weighted 50%
Coursework - 2000 words


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Last Updated: 17 March 2026