Master of Sports science
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Master of Sports science at Latvia University in Latvia:
Aim of the study program – to provide students with the opportunity to study, analyze and develop the beneficial aspects of sport and physical activity – physical, mental, emotional and social, which improve the health and quality of life for all individuals, from children and young people to seniors, from patients with serious pathologies to professional high achievements, sports athletes, thus contributing to the growth of the intellectual potential of academically educated specialists, and promoting research-based interdisciplinary knowledge transfer to the themes of contemporary sports science.
Necessary information:
Degree to be achieved: Master`s Degree in Health and Sports Sciences
Duration of studies: 2 years
Type of studies: Full time
Amount of credits: 80 credit points or 120 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 7
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 7
Language of instruction: English
Accreditation: the program is accredited until 02.02.2029.
Tuition fee
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU – 2600 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens – 4000 EUR per Year
ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
Curriculum:
Tasks of the study program:
1. To prepare students for academic careers in sports and exercise research centres, in the health education, public health and health management institutions, sports agencies and associations, sports federations, sports medicine centres, medical rehabilitation centres, sports universities.
2. To provide graduates with the academic experience necessary for their further Professional activities in research institutions and the development of business.
To ensure the continuity of the development of sports science by providing graduates with prior knowledge for imatriculation in sports science, natural sciences, social sciences or other related doctoral study programs.
Career opportunity:
Graduates can work in:
- sports and exercise science
- sports medicine research and medical centres
- health education
- public health
- health management institutions
Application Requirements:
applicants must have:
- Academic Bachelor in Natural Sciences, Computer Science or Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, as well as equivalent higher education
- Academic or professional Bachelor’s degree in sports science or sports pedagogy; Professional medical doctor degree or Bachelor’s degree in health care
- The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum
- 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: 19 Oct 2022; studies start in Sept 2023)
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
4000
Application Fee
141
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
75
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.