Political Science

Obtained degree:	Professional Bachelor degree in Political Science
Professional qualification:	Policy Specialist
Programme is accredited:	Until Year 2007
Duration of the studies:	4 years or (8 semesters)
Programme Director:	Mg.sc.pol. Dace Jansone dace.jansone@va.lv Phone: +371 64281238

 

The aim of the study program is to prepare highly qualified specialists ready to work in state and municipal institutions, as well as to prepare employees for mass media and nongovernmental organizations that are competent professionals and possess knowledge and skills, competitive in the rapidly changing socio-economic conditions.

Advantages of the programme:

• lecturers are approved and highly qualified specialists in Latvia;
• small size of the groups and individual approach from the faculty provide students with a possibility to shape excellent political analysis skills
• the practical trend of the studies, when theoretical studies are complemented with regular internships
• the study process is orientated towards problem solving, case studies and research
• top students are chosen for taking part in ViA research projects

Study Contents

Introduction to the Political Theory
Public Administration
Theories of Democracy
Aspects of Politics in Latvia
Political Economy
EU Institutions and Administration
Latvian State Administration and the Local Municipalities
Social Politics
Political Analysis
Public Law
Political History of Europe
Sociology
Social Psychology in Politics
and others

Internship

Internships form an essential part of the study process in ViA. Students take internships in national and municipal institutions as well as in nongovernmental and international organizations and have a possibility to consolidate their theoretical knowledge in practical application.