PhDLanguage and Literature Studies
| Study location | Latvia, Ventspils |
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| Type | Doctor of Science, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (Doctor of Science in Humanitarian Sciences and Arts) |
| Tuition fee | €5,610 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time Application fee is non-refundable |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Proof of English language skills at least at B2 level The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.
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Overview
The inter-university programme of Ventspils University College and the University of Liepaja offers the opportunity to learn about the theory of linguistics, information technology methods in linguistics and other aspects, the understanding of which will enable one to become an internationally renowned scholar in philology. Scientific and academic research in the field of linguistics is supported by the following objectives: to develop research issues of current interest in Latvian linguistics and the public sphere, and to broaden Letonics research and the theoretical base of translation studies. The study programme provides doctoral students with the opportunity to successfully pursue their doctoral goals in order to obtain the degree of Doctor of Philology (Dr.philol.) and the corresponding doctoral competences in the field. The Doctor of Philology degree provides an opportunity to join the Latvian and international scientific community, to perform academic duties, as well as other areas of activity.
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