Doctoral programme in Philosophy
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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Studying Doctoral program in Philosophy at Latvia University in Latvia:
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Necessary information:
Degree to be achieved: Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Humanities and the Arts
Standard period of study: 3 years
Type of studies: Full time
Amount of credits: 144 credit points or 216 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 8
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 8
Language of instruction: Latvian and English
Accreditation: the program is accredited until 31.12.2023.
Tuition fee:
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU – 2300 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens – 4268 EUR per Year
Approval of tuition fees for the year 2023/2024 is in process
Curriculum:
The study programme consists of three parts:
Part A (Compulsory)
132 credits
This includes the doctoral thesis (80 credits over three semesters), three promotional examinations, academic publications in philosophy (3 publications required, 6 credits total), regular research seminars, international research seminars in philosophy (10 credits total), study courses “Trends in 21st century Philosophy” and “International Philosophical Organisations” (8 credits total);
Part B (Limited choice)
8 credits
Limited choice courses include “New Developments in the 21st Century Philosophy of Culture” (8 credits), “Relevant Issues in Aesthetics and Social Philosophy” (2 credits), “Emerging Trends in Inter-Cultural Philosophy”, “Philosophy of Enlightenment” (4 credits), “Approaches in Philosophical Humanism” (6 credits), “Philosophy of History” (4 credits);
Part C (Optional choice)
4 credits
Optional choice courses are focused on academic teaching skill development.
Career opportunity:
After successful completion of the Doctoral Study Programme, a PhD student will have acquired the following competences:
1. Knowledge (intellectual competences):
1.1. The ability to independently develop novel research topics;
1.2. The ability to independently carry out academic research in compliance with existing theoretical and practical standards;
1.3. Deep professional knowledge in the selected research area and philosophy in general;
1.4. Academic writing skills necessary to produce papers conforming to good international practice.
2. Practical competences:
2.1. The ability to work in project teams and coordinate one’s individual activities with those of more experienced researchers and professors;
2.2. The skills necessary to develop project proposals for national and international research competitions;
2.3. The ability to select relevant research methods balancing theory and its practical application;
2.4. The skills necessary for a successful career in research management, academic and governmental institutions;
2.5. The abilities essential for an expert to address issues of national importance in the field of humanities and culture, social problems related to philosophy and ethics, as well as social integration, education and cultural policy.
3. Excellent communication skills.
Application Requirements:
applicants must have:
- Masters Degree in Philosophy
- As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview
English language requirements:
International applicants who wish to enter this university and study at different levels in English must prove that they have enough English language proficiency to study at this university.
| Language certificate | Overall score (bachelor) |
| TOEFL IBT | 92 |
| TOEFL Essential | 10 |
| IELTS | 7 |
| CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C2 |
| CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) | C1 Advanced |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) General | C1 |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic | 67 |
| ESOL | C1 |
If the applicants did not pass English language tests, they can take the online English test of this university and pay 40.00 EUR. Overall, it is critical to know that applicants with previous international education in the English language (like secondary or high school) do not need to present an English language certificate.
Deadlines and intakes:
Autumn Intake (application start: 02 Jan 2023; studies start in Sept 2023)
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Expenses (EUR)
4268
Application Fee
141
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
International and local students can apply for accommodation and choose from the accommodation options which the university offers them. For example, the “PRIMA” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 6, Riga, LV-1019 (nine floors, shared living room, shared bathroom, and other necessary living facilities) or “Reznas” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 11, Riga, LV-1019 (five floors, tenant, shared shower and kitchen). Furthermore, all these accommodation options are less than 20 minutes away from the university campus with well-developed public transportation systems, pay attention that international students must apply for accommodation only after acceptance in their chosen field of education.
After Graduation
Most of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at this university are full-time. Therefore, the students will not have enough free time to apply for part-time jobs in this country. Furthermore, we recommend you focus on your studies at this university and achieve the best results. Then, you can apply for the best job position in this country or the global job market with direct help from the university and its partners. On the other hand, if international students want to apply for a part-time job and study part-time in this country, they must refer to their passports to see whether they are allowed to work while studying or not.