Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The Education University of Hong Kong |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management (MSocSc(SCM)) targets students who plan to pursue careers related to sports coaching and management. As a postgraduate programme, applicants are required to have basic knowledge in sports-related subjects or demonstrate outstanding performance at least in one sport before their admission. MSocSc(SCM) will provide students with advanced knowledge and practical experiences in sports coaching and management to address the urgent community needs of improving personal health by providing trained professionals. It will cover various essential elements, ranging from sports technology, performance analysis, trends and development, basic skills in writing funding proposal, and marketing strategies in sports industry. Graduates are expected to pursue a coaching or management career in different sports populations varying from community clients to professional athletes. For more details, please visit https://hpe.eduhk.hk/en/Programmes/Master-Programme/Master-Of-Social-Sciences-In-Sports-Coaching-And-Management.html

Study duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Part-time: 24 months

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management (MSocSc(SCM)) targets students who plan to pursue careers related to sports coaching and management. As a postgraduate programme, applicants are required to have basic knowledge in sports-related subjects or demonstrate outstanding performance at least in one sport before their admission. MSocSc(SCM) will provide students with advanced knowledge and practical experiences in sports coaching and management to address the urgent community needs of improving personal health by providing trained professionals. It will cover various essential elements, ranging from sports technology, performance analysis, trends and development, basic skills in writing funding proposal, and marketing strategies in sports industry. Graduates are expected to pursue a coaching or management career in different sports populations varying from community clients to professional athletes. For more details, please visit https://hpe.eduhk.hk/en/Programmes/Master-Programme/Master-Of-Social-Sciences-In-Sports-Coaching-And-Management.html

Study duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Part-time: 24 months

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor's degree in sports or a closely related subject; or local elite athletes or Regional/National elite athletes with a recognised Bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualifications; and   Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements (Note):
  • Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version)#; or
  • TOEFL (internet-based test)#: Score of 80 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026) / Score of 4.0 (for test taken from 21 January 2026 onwards); or
  • Band 6 in the College English Test (CET)# with a total score of 430; or
  • Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL  English; or
  • Other equivalent qualifications. 

# The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years (i.e., for the 2026/27 intake, the test must be obtained on or after 1 Jan 2024). TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.   Note: Regional/National elite athletes who do not meet the English Language Requirements of the University: may be considered on an individual basis based on the interview performance, subject to a limited quota; and if selected, will be required to successfully complete an additional English enhancement course offered by the Centre for Language in Education (CLE) of the University during the study period on a self-financing basis in order to meet the graduation requirements. 
Eligible applicants may be invited for admission interview.  

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
22,467 USD
International
22,467 USD

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