The article analyzes research on remote study in the areas of the humanities and social sciences, which strongly links to formation of key competences by means of digital technologies and coaching. The results of the survey are analysed and presented according to the feedback of students on the emotional and value attitude to remote study associated with the humanities and social sciences, which specify both the advantages and disadvantages of this form in education. The article suggests considering a number of initiatives for remote study in the mentioned connection and strongly encourages their implementation in higher education. The experience of structural distribution of remote study is described, in which the research findings reveal that digital technologies and communication with and between students and teachers in a coaching format enable classes to achieve a significant increase in the social and entrepreneurship competences. It is also proposed to look at feasibility and prospect development of a remote study strategy at Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University and the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, in particular. The development plan includes three-factor support for active learning: assessment support, emotional support and information support. The recommendations accompany the development introduction of such digital and coaching competences for students.