History and Archeology
| Study location | Latvia, Daugavpils |
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| Type | Doctoral Study Programmes, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in History and Archeology) |
| Course code | DUIS code: D02DM and LRI code: 51228 |
| Accreditation | till 19.05.2028. |
| Tuition fee | €3,700 per year Bank Details:
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| Registration fee | €140 one-time Registration fee is non-refundable. Must be paid to the Daugavpils University bank account:
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| Entry qualification | Master's diploma Master’s diploma and its supplements in original language and a notarized copy in English. – Master’s degree in humanities, social sciences, education, natural sciences or equivalent professional higher education in the relevant sector. Examination: 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. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency (minimum): Document confirming English language knowledge. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: |
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| 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 the doctoral study programme is to ensure the consistency of the study of history, training of leading employees of scientific, higher education and cultural institutions, who have the competence to raise and solve the most important issues of modern history, developing and strengthening Latvia’s scientific potential, which in a broader sense means participation in the formation of the intellectual elite, as well as the ability to influence the direction and priorities of the development of the national study of history.
As a result of the programme’s acquisition, the graduate will acquire and be able to demonstrate:
KNOWLEDGE
-know current research methods used in the study of history and archaeology;
-know and apply the latest achievements in Latvian and world historiography;
-know the theoretical problems of history and their solutions;
-understand the interdisciplinary relationship between history and other social and humanitarian disciplines;
-have deep specialized knowledge in the chosen field of research, the corresponding history sub-branch and extensive knowledge in history.
SKILLS
-independently formulate and critically analyse research problems at various levels of education, including higher education and Doctoral studies;
-make science-based decisions in solving the problems of history and related social and humanitarian disciplines and defend their opinion with arguments;
-propose and implement research-based changes in their institution, branch of history and, if possible, in society as a whole;
-apply the latest research methods, choosing the most suitable ones for their own scientific activity;
-integrate the results of scientific research into study courses at the university and supervision of scientific works of students and Doctoral students.
COMPETENCE
-independently and responsibly plan, structure and manage scientific projects, including international ones;
-publish the results of their research in internationally recognized editions, including internationally cited ones in Latvia and abroad;
-disseminate the results of scientific research in national and international scientific conferences and seminars;
-independently, responsibly and critically carry out scientific research important in the study of history, promote the introduction of innovations in research practice;
-independently manage the work of scientific teams in the field of history and archaeology.
Doctoral students have possibilities
-to study under the guidance of professional and experienced university lecturers;
-to publish their articles and research results in annual DU collections of research articles and periodical publications;
-to participate in annual scientific conferences in Daugavpils University and other higher educational establishments, as well as in international conferences;
-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.