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JOINT DOCTORAL STUDY PROGRAMME IN HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY

The joint doctoral study programme "History and Archaeology" of the University of Latvia and Daugavpils University is the best opportunity to devote yourself to historical science and engage in research in one of the sub-disciplines of history - archaeology, Latvian or world history in different periods (the Middle Ages, early modern and modern times, modern times and contemporary history), choosing a wide variety of research topics, or in one of the auxiliary disciplines of history (numismatics, heraldry, genealogy, etc.). As a result of the studies, there is an opportunity to obtain a Doctor of Science degree in Humanities and the Arts, thus achieving respectable quality as a scientist and can successfully solve a wide variety of puzzles and questions posed by history and understand the processes of social development.    

 

Director

Dr. hist. Gvido Straube

The study programme consists of two parts: 

  • Part A (Compulsory) 
    This includes the elaboration doctoral thesis,  including academic publications in history and participation in international conferences in history, three doctoral examinations, history teaching in higher education institution. 
  • Part B (Limited choice) 
    This part includes soctoral seminars in history, participation in one or more doctoral school activities. It also includes theoretical courses from University of Latvia and University of Daugavpils such as “Myth in History of Latvia”, “Alternative History”, “Philosophy of History”, “Problems of History of Ideas”, “History of Archaeology: from Modern Age Antiquarianism till Contemporary Non-Destructive Research Methods”, “Theoretical Archaeology”,  “Oral history as a means of shaping the image of national history” and others. 

The doctoral degree will allow to achieve the highest degree as a university lecturer, as well as to work in research in a variety of research institutions, as well as in archives, museums and libraries. The experience gained will be an additional advantage when applying for various positions in public administration, diplomatic service, mass media. 

Full-time studies - 3 years (6 semesters)  
For full-time studies 2700 EUR / year. For foreign students full-time studies 5500 EUR/year.
Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Humanities and the Arts

1) Master’s degree in the humanities, social sciences, educational sciences, and natural sciences, or equivalent higher education. 

2) Entrance examination (interview). To apply for studies, the applicant submits and orally defends the abstract of the planned scientific research. The interview is  held in Latvian or English, respectively for studies in Latvian and English. 

3) For studies in English, applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: 

  • 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 
janis.taurens@lu.lv

Contact persons for more information about the programme:

Programme director:
Dr. hist. Gvido Straube
gvido.straube@lu.lv

Programme secretary:
Dr. hist. Jānis Taurēns
janis.taurens@lu.lv