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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Sport and Leisure Management

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Study Mode Full-time: 1 year; Part-time*: 2 years (*only appliable for local applicants)

Tuition Fee HK$206,550/programme

Cut Off Date 30 Jun 2027

Year of Entry 2027 September

Funding NatureSelf-financed

Medium of Instruction English

Application Start Date1 Sep 2026

Application Deadline7 Jun 2027 (non-local)
30 Jun 2027 (local)

Programme DirectorDr DUAN Yanping 

Programme Office(852) 3411 5630msocsc@hkbu.edu.hkhttps://shs.hkbu.edu.hk/en/programs_and_courses/detail/58/
 

Selection Process
Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims

The programme aims to provide opportunities for students to take a reflective and interdisciplinary approach to the planning, provision, and management of sport and leisure. The programme also emphasises a life-span approach to understanding the relationship among sport, leisure, and wellbeing and offers students with opportunities for active learning in various settings. The curriculum is designed to facilitate the following objectives:

  1. to advance students' understanding of the planning and provision of sport and leisure from a life-span perspective, including the provision of inclusive programmes;
  2. to advance students' skills and knowledge in the management of sport and leisure;
  3. to enable students to become reflective and critical practitioners who are able to assess and respond to changing needs of a society; and
  4. to enhance students' competence in reading and carrying out independent research.

Programme Structure

Units Requirement27 units
Core Courses6 units
Elective Courses21 units
Study CurriculumThe study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification

 

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.


Language Proficiency Requirement

 

Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose first degree is obtained from non-English medium institutions. These applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for English proficiency:

 

  1. TOEFL: a score of 74 (internet-based test) or above with a minimum score of 21 for writing section1; or
  2. IELTS (Academic): an overall band score of 6.0 or above2

Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator test is not accepted.

Note 1: New TOEFL with Scale (1-6) is acceptable, we will considerate the score referenced by the TOFEL website and the total score indicated on the TOEFL result report. 

Note 2: Subject to the University’s approval


Others

 

Priority will be given to applicants who have related majors (e.g. physical education, sport/exercise science, sport/recreation/leisure management) or relevant work experiences.

  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.

 

 

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