[Doctorate] Language and Culture Studies

University of Latvia · Riga, Latvia

Level
PhD
Award
Doctorate (Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Humanities and the Arts)
Language
English
Duration
3 years (216 ECTS)
Study mode
Full-time
ECTS
216
Tuition
€2,800

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry qualification and requirements
Postgraduate diploma (or higher) 1. Master’s degree in Humanities or higher education equivalent to listed degree; 2. Master’s degree in Social Sciences or higher education equivalent to Master’s degree in other fields of science, at least 1 year of professional/creative experience in areas related to Humanities. Please also add your Bachelor’s degree diploma and its supplements The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / 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. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside the EU must be certified with an apostille. More information available HERE You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
Language requirements
English Applicants will need to provide evidence of adequate English language knowledge unless they qualify for an exemption. The following international English language test certificates are accepted as part of your application: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72 TOEFL Essential – at least 8 points IELTS – at least score 6.00 PTE General – at least level B2 FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced: any level If your previous level studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous level educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass 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: • Australia • The Bahamas • Canada • Ireland • New Zeal
Other requirements
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. The framework is available HERE 2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in Europass format

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