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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Level of professional qualification
Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had a system of five professional qualifications levels (PQL, 1 – the lowest, 5 – the highest).

PQL system covers only professional qualifications (basic education, secondary and higher education stages).

PQL reflects readiness of a person to perform work of certain stage of complexity and responsibility.
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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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The aim of the programme is to improve students’ theoretical knowledge and understanding of the science of psychology, as well as to develop and improve their practical skills to acquire qualification of a psychologist in one of the following areas of specialization:
– clinical psychology;
– school psychology;
– organisational psychology.
Tasks of the Master’s Degree programme include the following:
– to assure acquisition of the skills necessary in the work of a psychologist under the requirements established in the standard for the profession of a psychologist;
– to improve the skills of application and critical evaluation of various psychological assessment, counselling, and psychotherapy methods;
– to support high-level implementation of the standards of professional ethics;
– to improve the ability to understand, compare and critically evaluate various theories in psychology;
– to improve the ability to analyse regularities in the science of psychology, interactions between biological, psychological, and social processes;
– to improve the ability to develop a scientific and creative psychological research study independently which adheres to the fundamental principles of research methodology.

Knowledge and understanding:
– graduates are able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in psychology, understanding of psychology as a science and an area of professional work, as well as ability to critically evaluate, analyse and compare various theories of psychology,
– to understand regularities in the science of psychology and to understand issues in relation to various areas of the science;
– graduates have specific knowledge in clinical, school, or organisational psychology.

Skills (ability to apply knowledge, communication, general skills):
– graduates are able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in the professional and scientific research work:
– to apply the following skills in their professional work as a psychologist:
– psychological assessment, counselling, group management, skills in writing assessment reports and giving feedback, cooperation and working in a team with other experts in the process of rehabilitation of a client, and skills of evaluation of their own professional activities;
– to conduct psychological research studies using appropriate methods, perform data analysis using appropriate data processing methods, interpret results and write reports on the results of the study in the form a scientific article, and present the results of the study.
– graduates have successful contact-building and efficient communication skills;
– graduates are able to use analytical and critical thinking as well as scientific approach in problem-solving, are able to use efficient and creative problem-solving strategies in complex and unpredictable circumstances.
Graduates are able to integrate their existing knowledge and create new approaches in problem-solving;
– graduates take responsibility for the process of their further education and professional development, attend supervisions, and seek other types of assistance if necessary;
– graduates are able to formulate and analytically describe information related to the science of psychology, problems and solutions, to explain, present, and discuss them efficiently with specialists or non-specialists;
– graduates are able to take responsibility and initiative while working individually or in a team or managing work of other people, making decisions, or seeking solutions in various situations.

Competences:
– graduates are able to obtain, screen and critically analyse information from the conventional and modern sources independently and to apply this information in their scientific research;
– graduates are able to collect, screen, analyse and use information required to help the client,
– graduates are able to understand and use principles of psychology ethics as well as to make decisions and handle problems;
– graduates are able to evaluate the effects of their professional activities on the environment and the society,
– to participate in the development of the science and the profession of psychologists through continuation of their further education.
The knowledge, skills and competences acquired within this professional Master’s Degree programme correspond to EQF Level 7.

 

Psychologist

  • Knowledge

    1. Basic knowledge of:
    1.1. computer science;
    1.2. logic.
    2. Understanding of:
    2.1. philosophy;
    2.2. sociology;
    2.3. environmental protection;
    2.4. labour protection.
    2.5. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
    3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
    3.1. history of psychology;
    3.2. methods of psychology;
    3.3. general psychology;
    3.4. psychophysiology;
    3.5. neuropsychology;
    3.6. cognitive psychology;
    3.7. social psychology;
    3.8. personality psychology;
    3.9. developmental psychology;
    3.10. organizational psychology;
    3.11. differential psychology;
    3.12. pathopsychology;
    3.13. health psychology;
    3.14. educational psychology;
    3.15. psychological research methods;
    3.16. psychometrics;
    3.17. statistical data processing methods;
    3.18. qualitative research analysis methods;
    3.19. basic principles of scientific publications;
    3.20. psychological assessment (evaluation) methods;
    3.21. psychological counselling methods;
    3.22. basic principles of psychotherapy theories and methods;
    3.23. basic principles of professional ethics;
    3.24. information technologies;
    3.25. official language;
    3.26. at least two languages at the communication level one of which is a European Union member state language.
    3.27. employment relationship.

  • Skills

    1. To understand, analyse and apply theoretical and empirical principles of psychology in one’s professional activities.
    2. To find out and assess a client’s needs and analyse them together with the client in order to plan further professional activities.
    3. To set achievable goals that fit the needs of a client, coordinating them with the client and determining achievement criteria.
    4. To carry out psychological examination (evaluation) of an individual, using appropriate interviewing, testing, questioning and observation techniques.
    5. To carry out psychological examination (evaluation) of a a group, using appropriate interviewing, testing, questioning and observation techniques.
    6. To carry out psychological assessment of an organization using appropriate methods (interviews, tests, surveys and/or observation).
    7. To develop an action plan with specific methods and approaches according to a client’s needs and the current situation.
    8. To carry out psychological counselling or apply other methods of providing psychological support (e.g. parent training seminars) in accordance with a client’s needs and objectives.
    9. To use psychological assistance methods that help individuals or groups to learn independent problem-solving approaches.
    10. To set criteria to assess the effectiveness of psychological aid.
    11. To assess the effectiveness of psychological aid.
    12. To analyse the results of the assessment of the effectiveness of psychological aid and draw conclusions.
    13. To provide customer feedback regarding psychological evaluation and psychological assistance process.
    14. To develop professional, precise and reasoned opinions and other psychological activity descriptions.
    15. To analyse scientific literature and develop theoretical justification of a study.
    16. To develop appropriate research hypothesis or research questions.
    17. To select appropriate research methods to carry out research.
    18. To collect research data or information and carry out quantitative or qualitative analysis thereof.
    19. To assess the information obtained during the research and draw conclusions.
    20. To develop research description in accordance with the basic principles of scientific articles.
    21. To adhere to the principles of professional ethics.
    22. To use software necessary for psychological research.
    23. To know the official language.
    24. To know at least two languages at the communication level one of which is a European Union member state language.
    25. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    1. Ability to understand, analyse and apply theoretical and empirical principles of psychology in one’s professional activities.
    2. Ability to set and coordinate with the client the objectives of psychological assistance in line with the client’s needs and basic principles of the science of psychology.
    3. Ability to establish and select the strategy of psychological assistance in line with the set objectives and basic principles of the science of psychology.
    4. Ability to carry out psychological assessment of an individual or a group under a psychologist’s supervision using appropriate methods (interviews, tests, surveys and/or observation).
    5. Ability to provide psychological counselling and apply other scientifically valid psychological assistance methods in line with the set objectives.
    6. Ability to assess the efficiency of the provided psychological assistance in line with the set objectives and intervention plan.
    7. Ability to write and provide opinions and professional profiles.
    8. Ability to provide feedback to the client in line with the set objectives.
    9. Ability to critically analyse and assess one’s professional activities.
    10. Ability to conduct research of scientific value in the field of psychology.
    11. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.

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 
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.
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120
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1-3 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

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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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Level of professional qualification

Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had a system of five professional qualifications levels (PQL, 1 – the lowest, 5 – the highest).

PQL system covers only professional qualifications (basic education, secondary and higher education stages).

PQL reflects readiness of a person to perform work of certain stage of complexity and responsibility.


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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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Social and behavioural sciences (031)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Psychology (0313)

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: 2013-2025

Last changes: 21.07.2023

Posted: 07.05.2016