Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are knowledge, skills and competences acquired during a certain period of learning.

In Latvia, learning outcomes are stipulated by state education standards and occupational standards (for the professional qualifications).

Learning outcomes of higher education are defined by higher education institutions.


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Knowledge (knowledge and comprehension):
The postgraduate student acquires in-depth knowledge and comprehension, part of which complies with the latest findings in music science and in the respective professional field (performing art) and provides basis for creative thinking and research and for collaborative activities in fields of music performance and education.

Skills (knowledge application skills, communication skills, general skills):
Postgraduate students acquire the skills to apply theoretical knowledge, methods and to solve problems in order to undertake artistic activities and duties of a highly qualified professional musician as well as to carry out research in his/her field of specialization.
Postgraduate students acquire the skills to explain and to discuss complicated or systemic and professional aspects of the respective field of music with professionals and non-professionals.

Student is able to independently organize further perfection of his/her competencies,
– to assume responsibility and to analyze the results of the group work (chamber ensemble);
– to undertake entrepreneurship activities (culture institutions or individual arts projects, teaching practice),
– to introduce innovations into the respective field of musical specialization, carry out duties of professional musician and teacher, carry out research activities;
– to further pursue studies (further education, doctoral studies) to make decisions and to find creative solutions in changing or uncertain circumstances.

Competencies (analysis, synthesis and evaluation):
Upon completion of study courses the postgraduate student is able to independently define and critically analyze complicated professional and scientific issues,
– to substantiate decisions and to perform additional analysis.
Postgraduate student has acquired the competency to integrate the knowledge of different fields (music, psychology, sociology, didactics of higher education),
– to contribute to the development of new methods in the activities of the respective music field (performing art);
– to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility about the possible influence of professional activities on social environment.

 

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Higher education qualification of LQF level 6 (bachelor, professional bachelor or professional higher education qualification) in the same or compatible branch of science or professional field of higher education, as well as a certain professional experience laid down by higher education institution
Ways to acquire 
Qualifications can be acquired in the framework of education programs or in the evaluation and recognition of non-formal knowledge, skills and competences acquired (in vocational education LKI Levels 2-4).
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Formal (through education programmes)
ECTS credit points 
The unit of the volume of Latvian higher education studies - 1 credit point corresponds to one week of study work in full-time studies (40 credit points per study year).

1 The credit point of Latvia corresponds to 1,5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credit point.
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120
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1-2 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Qualification field, stage and type

Thematic field (ISCED 2013)
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) developed by UNESCO.
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Arts (021)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Music and performing arts (0215)

Education
Stages of Latvian education system included in the LQF:
- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
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Higher education

Qualification type
ITypes of Latvian education:
-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
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Vocational

Full or partial

Full qualification

Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Active qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2016-2019

Last changes: 02.01.2019

Posted: 07.05.2016