Teaching
The course is delivered in a blended manner through a mixture of face-to-face and online delivery. Interactive lectures, webinars, practical demonstrations and workshops, problem based learning and small group working will be delivered and facilitated by subject experts and coaching practitioners. Teaching sessions integrate academic theory with practical application and allow for discussion and critical appraisal. Online resources, provided through a Virtual Learning Environment, focus on individual study topics, worked examples and the exploration of appropriate resources.
There is c.24 hours face-to-face teaching for module 1, 2, 3, 5; plus 3 hours online content delivered per module. There are c.18 hours face-to-face teaching for module 4. The taught units are as follows:
1. Psychological and philosophical foundations of Coaching
2. Evidenced-based approaches to Coaching
3. Neuroscience and Coaching
4. Research Methods
5. Emerging Trends in Coaching
MSt in Coaching Dissertation
| One to one supervision |
Approximately 5 hours of supervision per student during Year 2 |
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| Seminars & classes |
Approximately 30 hours face-to-face teaching in each of the three residentials in year 1 and 24 hours face-to-face teaching in the one residential in year 2, plus 3 hours online content delivered per module split between lectures, webinars, practical demonstrations and workshops, problem based learning and small group working. |
| Lectures |
Approximately 30 hours face-to-face teaching in each of the three residentials in year 1 and 24 hours face-to-face teaching in the one residential in year 2, plus 3 hours online content delivered per module split between lectures, webinars, practical demonstrations and workshops, problem based learning and small group working. |
| Practicals |
Some practical work will be required and will be facilitated by subject experts and coaching practitioners. The number of hours is incorporated in the hours of face-to-face teaching per module. |
| Small group teaching |
Some small group work will be required and will be delivered and facilitated by subject experts and coaching practitioners. The number of hours is incorporated in the hours of face-to-face teaching per module. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Predominantly Taught
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Feedback
Students are given formal feedback on summative assignments (those assignments which formally contribute to the final outcome of the MSt award) and informal feedback throughout the course, including during supervisions. The continual formative feedback throughout the course is provided using a variety of strategies and techniques including evidence of regular reflection.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Students on this course will be expected to complete a dissertation of not more than 12,000 words in length, including footnotes and appendices but excluding tables and bibliography.
Essays
Modules use summative assessment approaches designed to ensure experiential learning and work-based real-life relevance. Approaches may include, but are not limited to short answer questions, essays, evaluative studies of problem-based scenarios, group presentations, critical analysis of literature and case studies, research proposals and research dissertations. All module assessments are the equivalent of a 4000-5000 words essay.
Written examination
There are no formal written examinations on this course.
Other
The examination shall include an oral examination on the dissertation and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls, and, at the discretion of the Examiners, on the assessments submitted by the candidate; save that the Examiners may, at their discretion, waive the requirement for an oral examination.