Dr.History and Archeology
| Studienort | Lettland, Riga |
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| Akademischer Bereich | History, philosophy and related subjects 08.3 (ISCED 224) Social studies (JACS L000) |
| Art | PhD, Vollzeit |
| Nominale Dauer | 3 Jahre (216 ECTS) |
| Studiensprache | Englisch |
| Auszeichnungen | Dr. (Doctorate (Doctor of science (PhD) in History and archeology)) |
| Akkreditierung | Study programme is accredited (to be revised in 2029) |
| Studiengebühren | 5.800 € pro JahrKonvertieren |
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| Bewerbungsgebühr | 170 € einmaligKonvertieren |
| Anzahlung | 500 € einmaligKonvertieren |
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| Einstiegsqualifikation | Postgraduierter Abschluss (oder höher) Master’s degree in the humanities, social sciences, educational sciences, and natural sciences, or equivalent higher education. Please also add your Bachelor’s degree diploma and its supplements The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies) Sie müssen die Originalnachweise über die Eingangsqualifikation mitnehmen, wenn Sie schließlich zur Universität gehen. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside the EU must be certified with an apostille. |
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| Gebietsanforderungen | Bewerbungen aus den folgenden Gebieten werden NICHT akzeptiert (basierend auf der Staatsbürgerschaft): Bangladesch, Irak, Jemen, Pakistan. |
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| Sprachanforderungen | Englisch LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); If your previous studies have been completed in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to submit an official letter from your previous educational institution (e.g. university.) where it is stated that the medium of instruction was English, and you have to attend an in-person or online interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained the previous education in English in one of the countries listed below qualify for an exemption and do not need to provide a separate language proficiency certificate: |
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| Sonstige Voraussetzungen | Mindestens 1 Referenz/en muss/müssen angegeben werden. Ein Motivationsschreiben muss Ihrer Bewerbung hinzugefügt werden. Successfully passed entrance examination-interview via Zoom or other platform. Applicants are to upload: 1) a thesis application (3-5 pages) for the chosen theme of the dissertation, indicating the relevant branch and sub-branch of science. 2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in the Europass format (europa.eu/europass/en) In the entrance interviews both the novelty and topicality of the submitted doctoral thesis, the quality of the developed dissertation application, and the applicant’s previous achievements and motivation are assessed. Previous achievements include master’s study results, work related to historical research, publications and participation in scientific conferences. |
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Übersicht
The goals of the Academic Doctoral Study Programme History are: to undertake research and ensure the development of the national science of history, to train the future staff of scientific, higher education and cultural institutions, and in a wider perspective to participate in formation of the national intellectual elite. Another aim of the Programme is to highlight scientific priorities for future research in the science of history in Latvia The extent of the Academic Doctoral Study Programme History of the University of Latvia is 216 ECTS. It is possible to obtain a doctoral degree in history and in subfields, such as archaeology, ethnology, historiography and auxiliary sciences of history, the history of Latvia and general history. There are two forms of the Programme: full-time studies (6 study semesters) and part time studies (8 study semesters). In accordance with the requirements of the Programme, each doctoral student prepares an individual study plan, which is approved once a year by the supervisor of the doctoral thesis and the Council of Doctoral Studies. The Academic Doctoral Study Programme History involves writing the doctoral thesis and study courses, with the task of providing assistance in the process of writing the doctoral thesis.
In the course of doctoral studies and defence of the dissertation doctoral graduates should master several abilities:
1) A capacity for independent research: the graduate is able to accomplish independent and original research, the graduate is able to organise and supervise scientific projects and scientific research by other historians;
2) Teaching ability: the graduate is able to establish new lecture courses, based on independent and original research and the latest scientific literature , as well as to supervise scientific research by students (including master’s and doctoral theses);
3) Organizational ability: the graduate is able to organize and manage the functioning of such academic and scientific institutions as faculties and departments of social sciences and humanities, various scientific research centres, museums and archives and their departments, manage new study programmes; likewise the graduate is able to analyse information and develop policy in positions connected with state administration, as well as protection of the cultural heritage.