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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Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics
Qualifications Framework level
- EQF level
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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 outcomesLearning 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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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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- Previous education
- Certificate of general secondary education or Diploma of vocational secondary education
- 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). - Formal (through education programmes)
- ECTS credit points
Snice 11.10.2022 60 credit points correspond to the study results acquired in full-time studies in one academic year in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).Since 11.10.2022
Till 11.10.2022 1 Latvian credit point corresponds to 1,5 ECTS credit point. - 195
- Duration of study
Duration of qualification in full-time studies - 3 years 2 months
Qualification acquisition requirements
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).
Go to the Glossary section 6
- 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) Social and behavioural sciences (031)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Economics (0311)
Education- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
Higher education
Qualification type-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
Academic
Full or partialFull qualification
Other information
Active qualification
Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2027
Last changes: 13.08.2025
Posted: 05.07.2016