CONFERENCEMaster’s degree programme "Philosophy"
Programme level: Master's Degree Programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 4 semesters
Credits: 120 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Master of Humanities in Philosophy and Ethics
Number of students accepted each year: State-funded study places - 12, study places for tuition fee - 30
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2600 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 3900 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, city centre
The aim of the programme is to provide a set of knowledge, skills, and competence required in the science of philosophy in accordance with the 7th level of Latvian Qualifications Framework in compliance with the Classification of the Latvian Education, preparing specialists with the right and potential to continue studies in philosophy and other doctoral study programmes, teaching staff and researchers of higher education institutions and high-level employees of state institutions, capable of addressing current problems of scientific and professional philosophy, ethics and other philosophy sub-fields in an interdisciplinary context.
The programme tasks:
1. To create and regularly update high-quality study content in accordance with the theoretical and methodological innovations of philosophy and its sub-fields, as well as the requirements of the academic and professional environment and the labour market;
2. To promote the development of the skills of scientific research and analytical work, to prepare students for independent scientific and research work, to integrate studies with research, involving students in research projects of the department;
3. In the day-to-day study process, to develop students’ initiative, understanding, and responsibility for research results and ethical aspects of professional activity; to advance the development of students' creative abilities and motivate the best students for further studies in the doctoral study programme;
4. To promote international cooperation in philosophy and its sub-disciplines, as well as cooperation in the development of interdisciplinary projects.
Study Programme Director
Dr. phil., assoc. prof. Anne Sauka
Philosophy with a specialisation in one of the subfields of theoretical or practical philosophy.
Graduates of the programme find employment in research institutions, universities, and museums, in the area of cultural heritage protection, or public administration, and media. Additionally, after pursuing further studies in pedagogy, they may teach in schools or take on roles in educational management. Many continue their education in PhD program.
First-cycle higher education or second-cycle professional higher education, applicable after secondary education.
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
More information:
Programme assistant:
Sigita Šnē
- Phone: +371 67034992
- E-mail: sigita.sne@lu.lv
- Address: Aspazijas bulv. 5, Room 233