Study programme	History and Archaeology
Higher Education Institution	University of Latvia
Study field	History and Philosophy

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	45228
EQF/LQF Level	7
Study Programme Type	Otrā cikla augstākās izglītības programma maģistra grāda ieguvei, īstenojama pēc pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Second-cycle (academic master's) study programme
Thematic group	Vēsture un arheoloģija
ISCED code	0222
ISCED	Vēsture un arheoloģija
Credit points	120
Degree to be acquired	Master of Humanities in History and Archaeology
Qualification to be obtained	-
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	Netiek piešķirts
Licence date	13.09.2023
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	13.09.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	14.09.2029

Knowledge:
1. explains the place of history in the context of social sciences and humanities, masters profound knowledge in the science of history and the chosen sub-field of history;
2. explains and critically analyses current historical research methods;
3. explains and critically evaluates the latest achievements in the scientific literature of Latvian and world history, the historiographical problems of the field and their solutions.

Skills:
4. justifies one’s position in professional discussions regarding complex theoretical and practical aspects of the field of history;
5. independently uses the theoretical achievements of history, methods and problem-solving skills to perform research activities or highly qualified professional functions in institutions whose operation concerns resolution of historical problems, also in cooperation with specialists in history and other fields;
6. applies the latest historical research methods, including application of digital skills and selection of the most appropriate methods for one’s scientific activity.

Competence:
7. independently formulates and critically analyses complex scientific and professional problems in the field of history research and its practical applications, substantiates decisions of civic consequence and, if necessary, performs additional analysis;
8. independently and creatively carries out research in the science of history;
9. integrates knowledge of history and other related fields, contributes to the creation of new knowledge, and creative development of historical methods.