| Code | HDCCPY |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Qualifications | HDip |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| NFQ Award Title | Major |
| Fees | 鈧�5,800 per academic year See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | Round One: 26 June 2026 |
| Next Intake | September 2026 |
| Venue | Blended - Online lectures with in person workshops. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for Further Details. |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
Course Outline
The Higher Diploma in Coaching/Coaching Psychology will provide you with the skills, understanding, awareness and knowledge to be effective coaches in both life and business domains and to respond creatively and positively to the current demands and uncertainties of life. Please see below an introductory video about the course.
Course Queries
For any other Academic Queries and Course Content Queries not listed above, please contact the Programme Coordinators:
- Pat O Leary at p.oleary@ucc.ie, 087 3298052
- Hugh O Donovan at hugh.odonovan@ucc.ie, 087 6307662
- Owen Jump at owen.jump@ucc.ie, 087 6569209
For Online Application Support please click here.
If you require further assistance with your online application please contact the Programme Administrator Noreen Delea at n.delea@ucc.ie.
Course Practicalities
Class takes place on Wednesday evenings, plus some weekend workshops.鈥�
From September to December, there will be five Saturday workshops held face-to-face at UCC Campus in Cork, along with 13 evening (Wednesday) online lectures. From January to June, four one-day workshops will take place face-to-face in UCC Campus in Cork with a total of 17 evening online lectures. In addition, there is also a 2-day experiential face-to-face workshop during this term.
Modules
- : The Skilled Coach (15 credits)
- : Coaching Project (15 credits)
- : Coaching and the Coaching Context (5 credits)
- : Coaching Approaches, Models and Interventions (10 credits)
- : The Psychology of Coaching and Perspectives on the Self (10 credits)
- : Intra/Inter personal Communication and Awareness (5 credits)
Assessment
Continuous assessment based on academic essays and reflective assignments.
Who Teaches this Course?
- Dr Pat O’Leary. BA. H.Dip. MA. MSc.鈥疌IPD
- Dr Owen Jump. PhD C.Psychol., Ps.S.I MISCP MBPsS
- Hugh O’Donovan. C Psychol., P.s.S.I. MISCP. MBPsS
Why Choose This Course
Throughout our lives, the three fundamental challenges we face are dealing with people, problems and tasks. Much of our learning is around problem-solving and getting the job done. However as we progress through life and our careers we are faced with the choice of taking more responsibility and inevitably leading and managing others. In this instance, we have not always developed an awareness of our style of engagement and how best to develop a conversation that is likely to motivate others and enhance their performance and well-being. This course explores a positive engagement with self and the processes underpinning positive approaches to motivating others both individually and in groups/teams.
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the theory underpinning coaching and a range of models and approaches to coaching
- Coach a coachee from a current state to a desired state
- Develop a reflective practice to support your coaching process
This course potentially grows and develops the inter-personal and intra-personal skills (emotional intelligence and fitness) which are likely to add value in the development of your career and are transferable and applicable in business, organisational, educational and health settings amongst others.
The coaching skills developed on this programme are likely to help individuals and groups improve performance, increase well-being, harness and apply strengths, achieve goals and build resilience in dealing with uncertainty and change.
Requirements
Programme Entry Requirements:
- Applicants will be required to have relevant experience in a related working role or hold a primary degree in any discipline
- Candidates may be required to attend for interview
English Language Requirement:
If English is not your first language, you are required to meet the English language requirements for your chosen programme. These requirements are outlined on the relevant programme page. Minimum required scores for recognised English language tests (e.g. Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL) are available here.
Fees and Costs
Programme fees for this course are: €5,800 per academic year
- Applicants pay 50% of the year one fee (€2,900) on application.
- This fee is fully refundable if the programme does not run or you are not offered a place on the programme.
- The remaining 50% of the year one programme fee is due by 31 Jan
For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.
How To Apply
Deadline for Applications:
- Applications are accepted in two rounds.
- Round 1 closes on 26 June and Round 2 closes on 28 August.
- If all places are filled by eligible applicants by the Round 1 deadline, the programme will not open for Round 2.
- For round 2, applications will remain open until the final deadline or until all places are filled, whichever occurs first. Early application is strongly advised.
During your online application you will be required to upload the following documents:
- Application Statement
- Birth Cert or Passport
- Passport Photograph
- English Language Test Report [if applicable]
- Transcripts [if applicable]
To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:
- Create and account/login to UCC Apply by clicking the Apply Online button below.
- Start a new application - you must choose Adult & Continuing Education
- On the tab Academic Level, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: ACE Part-time Courses
- Academic Programme: Coaching/Coaching Psychology - HDip
To obtain a step-by-step application guide with visual prompts, please contact the Programme Coordinator.