Study programme	Social Sciences
Higher Education Institution	University of Latvia
Study field	Sociology, Political Science, and Anthropology

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	51312
EQF/LQF Level	8
Study Programme Type	Doktora studijas (doktora grāds), īstenojamas pēc maģistra vai profesionālā maģistra grāda ieguves vai kā turpinājums izglītības programmai ar kodu 49. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās trīs–četri gadi
Study programme (short name)	Doctoral study programme
Thematic group	Politikas zinātne
ISCED code	0312
ISCED	Politikas zinātne
Credit points	144
Degree to be acquired	Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Social Sciences
Qualification to be obtained	-
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	3 years
Language	latvian; english

Licence number	04047-125
Licence date	26.05.2021
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	15.11.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	16.11.2029

Knowledge
1. Understand and analyse well-established and recent scientific theories and findings in the chosen field and sub-field of science;
2. Understand and apply research methodology and modern research methods in the chosen field and sub-field of science;
3. Know and understand the relationship of the chosen field and sub-field of science to other fields of science and professional activities.
Skills
4. Independently assess and develop appropriate and qualitative methodologies for research in the chosen field and sub-field of science;
5. Independently contribute to the extension of the frontiers of knowledge in the chosen field and sub-field of science or to a new understanding of existing knowledge and its applications in practice by carrying out original research of significant scope, at least part of which is at the level of internationally peer-reviewed publications;
6. Can communicate both orally and in writing with academics and the general public on general issues in the social science and its sub-fields;
Competence
7. Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of research methodology and modern research methods;
8. Independently perform critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation, and solve significant research, pedagogical or innovation tasks in the chosen field and sub-field of science;
9. Independently proposes an original research idea, plans, structures and manages scientific projects, including international projects in a chosen field and sub-field of science;
10. Independently plan, organise, conduct and supervise research at the interface with other social sciences.