Degree to be achieved: Doctoral in Pedagogy
Standard period of study: 3years or 4 years
Type of studies: Full time (3 years) and part time (4years)
Amount of credits: 144 credit points or 216 ECTS
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study programme is accredited
Tuition fee

Short Program description

"The aim and tasks of DPP are defined in accordance with the mission of the third cycle academic education – to open the opportunities for the doctoral students’ wholesome and independent career in the European Higher Education Area by acquisition of elaborated research methodology, implementation of independent and innovative  research through enriching educational theories with improvement effect on pedagogical practice at different levels of education - from kindergarten to adult learning, project management  and improvement of teaching staff’ professional qualification.

Study load is 144 credit points (CP). DPP is structured by modules in three study cycles: 1st cycle “Elaboration of Thesis” 100CP; 2nd cycle “International discussion of research process and results” 15CP; 3rd cycle “Topical research methodology issues in education sciences” 23CP, including professor’s assistants’ practice and Higher Education didactics. The remaining 6CP are earned by participation in optional courses and activities.  The awarded degree fully complies with PhD international requirements.

The main result of the acquisition of DPP is submission of accomplished research in a form of dissertation and its positive evaluation by reviewers and promotion board.

DPP prepares high level professionals able to promote and implement innovations within different educational settings.

The aim and tasks of DPP are defined in accordance with the mission of the third cycle academic education – to open the opportunities for the doctoral students’ wholesome and independent career in the European Higher Education Area by acquisition of elaborated research methodology, implementation of independent and innovative  research through enriching educational theories with improvement effect on pedagogical practice at different levels of education - from kindergarten to adult learning, project management  and improvement of teaching staff’ professional qualification.

Study load is 144 credit points (CP). DPP is structured by modules in three study cycles: 1st cycle “Elaboration of Thesis” 100CP; 2nd cycle “International discussion of research process and results” 15CP; 3rd cycle “Topical research methodology issues in education sciences” 23CP, including professor’s assistants’ practice and Higher Education didactics. The remaining CP is earned by participation in optional courses and activities.  The awarded degree fully complies with PhD international requirements.

The main result of the acquisition of DPP is submission of accomplished research in a form of dissertation and its positive evaluation by reviewers and promotion board.

DPP prepares high level professionals able to promote and implement innovations within different educational settings.

The aim and tasks of DPP are defined in accordance with the mission of the third cycle academic education – to open the opportunities for the doctoral students’ wholesome and independent career in the European Higher Education Area by acquisition of elaborated research methodology, implementation of independent and innovative  research through enriching educational theories with improvement effect on pedagogical practice at different levels of education - from kindergarten to adult learning, project management  and improvement of teaching staff’ professional qualification.

Study load is 144 credit points (CP). DPP is structured by modules in three study cycles: 1st cycle “Elaboration of Thesis” 100CP; 2nd cycle “International discussion of research process and results” 15CP; 3rd cycle “Topical research methodology issues in education sciences” 23CP, including professor’s assistants’ practice and Higher Education didactics. The remaining CP is earned by participation in optional courses and activities.  The awarded degree fully complies with PhD international requirements.

The main result of the acquisition of DPP is submission of accomplished research in a form of dissertation and its positive evaluation by reviewers and promotion board.

DPP prepares high level professionals able to promote and implement innovations within different educational settings.

The aim and tasks of DPP are defined in accordance with the mission of the third cycle academic education – to open the opportunities for the doctoral students’ wholesome and independent career in the European Higher Education Area by acquisition of elaborated research methodology, implementation of independent and innovative  research through enriching educational theories with improvement effect on pedagogical practice at different levels of education - from kindergarten to adult learning, project management  and improvement of teaching staff’ professional qualification.

Study load is 144 credit points (CP). DPP is structured by modules in three study cycles: 1st cycle “Elaboration of Thesis” 100CP; 2nd cycle “International discussion of research process and results” 15CP; 3rd cycle “Topical research methodology issues in education sciences” 23CP, including professor’s assistants’ practice and Higher Education didactics. The remaining CP are earned by participation in optional courses and activities.  The awarded degree fully complies with PhD international requirements.

The main result of the acquisition of DPP is submission of accomplished research in a form of dissertation and its positive evaluation by reviewers and promotion board.

DPP prepares high level professionals able to promote and implement innovations within different educational settings.

Admission requirements

Master degree in educational sciences or psychology, master degree or diploma of 5 year higher education in humanities, social sciences, medicine, sports, natural sciences and at least 2 years of practical experience in educational institution.

Application

Contact persons for more information about the programme:

Programme director
Dr.h.ped. Tatjana Koķe
tatjana.koke@lu.lv

Programme secretary
Ērika Vugule
erika.vugule@lu.lv