1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of:
1.1. history and theory of literature;
1.2. history of art;
1.3. philosophy;
1.4. history of religion;
1.5. ethics.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding of:
2.1. Latvian and Baltic traditional music;
2.2. social and communication psychology;
2.3. pedagogy;
2.4. baasics of business;
2.5. copyright and related rights;
2.6. music terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. musicology and ethnomusicology;
3.2. history and theory of music;
3.3. musical form;
3.4. harmony and polyphony;
3.5. instrument theory;
3.6. history of orchestral styles, interpretation styles;
3.7. musical scores and instrumentation;
3.8. stage speech;
3.9. archival practice;
3.10. field studies;
3.11. lecturer practice;
3.12. editor practice;
3.13. publicism practice;
3.14. journalistic practice;
3.15. academic or traditional instrument performance;
3.16. official language;
3.17. two foreign languages at the communication level.
3.18. labour protection;
3.19. environmental protection;
3.20. legal employment relationship;
3.21. information technologies;
3.22. scientific research methods;
3.23. musicology development strategy and planning methods.

1. To analyse, compare and assess compositions of different eras, styles and genres, composition structure, musical form and musical expression.
2. To assess the technical and artistic level of a composition.
3. To engage in journalism, music research, write annotations, criticism, reviews, give opinions.
4. To be able to play at least one musical instrument.
5. To conduct concert-lectures, prepare lectures.
6. To use information search and selection means, utilize office equipment and information technologies.
7. To use music terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
8. To collaborate with cultural and educational institutions, musicians, musical groups and their leaders, choreographers and composers.
9. To perform work individually and in a team.
10. To plan and manage teamwork.
11. To systematically improve a musicologist’s professional qualification.
12. To know the official language.
13. To know at least two foreign languages at the communication level.
14. To comply with labour protection, fire safety and hygiene requirements.
15. To comply with environmental protection regulations.
16. To meet the requirements of employment relationship.
17. To comply with document management requirements and prepare documents accordingly.

1. Ability to apply knowledge of musicology on the basis of both traditions and recent findings.
2. Ability to explain the regularities of music development, musical creative processes.
3. Ability to analyse and evaluate compositions of various eras and styles.
4. Ability to conduct concert-lectures playing musical pieces or fragments of pieces on an instrument.
5. Ability to conduct lectures, using the latest information technology.
6. Ability to assess the musical interpretation of a composition, its technical and artistic level.
7. Ability to engage in journalism, music research, write annotations, criticism, reviews, give opinions.
8. Ability to preserve the cultural heritage of Latvian music.
9. Ability to work with cultural and educational institutions, musicians, musical groups and their leaders, choreographers, composers, promoting the integration of Latvian music in the global cultural circulation.
10. Ability to freely play at least one musical instrument.
11. Ability to organize and plan one’s creative and research work.
12. Ability to take responsibility and initiative through individual work, teamwork or managing other people’s work.
13. Ability to adopt decisions and find solutions in changing and unclear conditions.
14. Ability to demonstrate a scientific approach to problem solving.
15. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
16. Ability to ensure compliance with the requirements of labour protection, fire safety and environmental protection.
17. Ability to meet the requirements of employment relationship.
18. Ability to respect copyright and related rights.