Psychology

Study location	Latvia, Daugavpils
Type	Doctoral Study Programmes, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Ph.D. In Psychology)

Tuition fee

€3,700 per year Bank Details: Name: Daugavpils University VAT Reg. No.: LV90000065985 Address: 13 Vienibas street, Daugavpils, LV5400 Account No./IBAN: LV64HABA0551055786378 Bank name: Swedbank AS SWIFT code: HABALV22 In the payment details indicate: Tuition fee, Name, Surname, Date of Birth

Registration fee

€140 one-time Registration fee is non-refundable. The registration fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. Must be paid to the Daugavpils University bank account: Bank Details: Name: Daugavpils University VAT Reg. No.: LV90000065985 Address: 13 Vienibas street, Daugavpils, LV5401 Account No./IBAN: LV64HABA0551055786378 Bank name: Swedbank AS SWIFT code: HABALV22 In the payment details indicate: Registration fee, Name, Surname, Date of Birth

Entry qualification

Master's diploma Master’s diploma and its supplements in original language and a notarized copy in English. – Master’s degree in Psychology. – Document confirming English language knowledge at B2 level. Examination: – Research paper on the theme of Doctoral Thesis (completed applicant’s form) and the discussion on it. – Examination in a foreign language (English, German, or French). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian / Latvian. 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. Please provide bachelor’s and master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, Russian or Latvian, you should provide a certified translation. The document must be legalised (usually done by Ministry of Education or Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country). Legalisation is a Certification of Document Authenticity: certification of document authenticity (legalisation) means verification of signature and seal of a document. Traditionally it is performed by a Consular Officer so that documents drawn up in one country would be legally valid in another one. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has concluded bilateral agreement with Latvia (Belarus, Kirghizstan, Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan) – these countries don’t need legalisation of documents, it enough if they have Official State Seal. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Legalisation is a Certification of Document Authenticity: certification of document authenticity (legalisation) means verification of signature and seal of a document. Traditionally it is performed by a Consular Officer so that documents drawn up in one country would be legally valid in another one. 1. If a document is issued in the European Union, the member states of the European Economic Zone, the Swiss Confederation and in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (except overseas territories), it does not required any additional authentications (legalisation or Apostille) for their use in Latvia. 2. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has joined the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Documents of 5 October 1961, its authenticity must be certified with an Apostille by the competent institution of the relevant country, and the document is valid for submission to Latvia’s institutions without any other certification. 3. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has not joined the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Documents of 5 October 1961, it must be by diplomatic/consular mission of Latvia in the relevant country or by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, after their authentications by the competent institutions of the relevant country (the foreign ministry or a diplomatic/consular mission of the relevant country). 4. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has concluded bilateral agreement with Latvia (Belarus, Kirghizstan, Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan) – these countries don’t need legalisation of documents, it is enough if they have Official State Seal. Please, read more about legalisation on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency (minimum): IELTS 5.5; Pearson PTE Level 3 (B2); TOEFL 72 points; Cambridge English Language Assessment 160 points (B2); ECL (B2); LanguageCert ESOL (B2); Duolingo 105 points (B2). Document confirming English language knowledge. You can provide any official language certificate. Applicants who are native speakers of English or who have successfully undertaken secondary or post-secondary courses for a minimum of two years where English was the language of instruction are not required to submit any certificates. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: • Australia • The Bahamas • Canada • Ireland • New Zealand • St Vincent and the Grenadines • United Kingdom • United States of America

Other requirements	The documents will be revised only in case the full package is submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Overview

The aim of doctoral study programme is to prepare high-qualified scientific and academic workers in theoretical and applied psychology, by giving opportunity to obtain internationally recognized doctor of psychology degree in social psychology sub-branch of psychology science.

On the basis of independent original scientific research (doctoral thesis), the programme ensures:

-deeper acquisition of knowledge and skills of scientific discussion and research in sub-branch of social psychology;
-competence improvement in the field of the newest psychology theories, research methodology, elaboration and realization of research projects, publishing of their results in international editions;
-widening of theoretical knowledge in the sub-branch of social psychology, thus forming integrative knowledge about psychology;
-teaching of psychology courses in bachelor’s and master’s programmes;
-better awareness of theory and practice reciprocity in the context of newly acquired knowledge.

The tasks of the study programme
-theoretical – to ensure high level of theoretical training of doctoral students, which would be in conformity with requirements of psychology science contents in the world and in Latvia;
-research – to develop system of skills and acquirements of organization of scientific research and analysis of results;
-methodological – to foster system of skills and acquirements of delivering lectures and other kinds of activities for doctoral students;
-practical – to improve skills of collecting scientific data and to form skills of results’ implementation in everyday life, during delivering lectures, managing seminars etc.

As a result of the programme’s acquisition, the young scientist will acquire and be able to demonstrate:

KNOWLEDGE
Doctoral student is able to show that he/she is aware of and comprehends the most topical scientific theories and cognitions, knows research methodology and modern research methods in branch of psychology science, professional field and contiguity of various areas.

SKILLS
Doctoral student is able to evaluate and elect independently corresponding methods for scientific researches, has contributed to widening knowledge borders and given new comprehension for existent knowledge and their application in practice, by implementing vast original research, part of which is on the level of internationally citated publications. The student is able to communicate both orally and in written about the field of his/her scientific activities with wider scientific community and society in general. The student is able to improve independently his/her scientific qualification, implement scientific projects, and gain achievements in conformity to international criteria of psychology branch, manage psychological tasks in enterprises, institutions and organizations.

COMPETENCE
Doctoral student is able to tackle significant research or innovations-related tasks, independently put forward the idea of research, plan, structure and manage big scientific projects in international context by doing independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

The programme is implemented at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology and the Institute of Social Researches.

Doctoral students have possibilities
-to study under the guidance of professional and experienced university lecturers;
-to publish their articles and research results in the local periodical publications and annual collections of research articles;
-to participate in annual scientific conferences in Daugavpils University and other higher educational establishments, as well as in the conferences of European and global level;
-to participate in international student exchange programmes and study at higher educational establishments abroad;
-to participate in the implementation of projects related to the theme of research;
-to receive scholarship if the student studies for the state budget means.