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About Study Course

ECTS:231
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Communication Science; Health Management; Juridical Science; Management Science; Political Science; Sociology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Economics and Business; Law; Media and communications; Other social sciences; Political science; Sociology and social work

Objective

The aim of the study course is to develop orginal scientific research in the field, continuously increasing qualifications in both methodology and interpretation of data, creating the content of the dissertation work under the direction of the scientific supervisor. Ensure successive development of the dissertation work, promote a results-oriented, cross-disciplinary approach to research by preparing competitive researchers in the relevant scientific sector in the international environment. Develop skills in publishing research results of their research paper in the form of theses and internationally cited scientific papers and develop competences for effective and sustainable communication with the scientific community and society as a whole. Promote the ability to argue, use recommendations and criticisms to dynamically improve the research process and contribute to the practical application of all types of knowledge and the development of the knowledge society. Develop cross-cutting skills in the presentation of research results at both local and international scientific level. The scientific research paper provides for the independent work of a doctoral student, continuously increasing qualifications, participation in scientific summer schools, scientific projects in the topic related to the dissertation, participation in doctoral studies, foreign experience exchange programmes, etc.

Prerequisites

Master’s thesis experience in research, research paper defended, graduating from the Master’s programme. A doctoral studies selection competition presenting the scientific idea, project plan, has been passed.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Doctoral student acquires knowledge of how to evaluate scientific data, individually plan scientific research.

Skills

1.To create a scientific research paper in the selected sector, including to determine a work strategy, to create a research design, to select and systematise specialised literature, to summarise and sequence the material, to choose an appropriate theory and method, to formulate conclusions.

Competence

1.Capable of modern, original research in the chosen scientific sector.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social Sciences1DoctorRequired
Social Sciences 1DoctorRequired