Dr. Agnes Andersson

Professor

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Biography

Agnes Andersson is a Professor at Lund University in the Department of Human Geography. Her research focuses on social and economic transformations in agriculture across sub-Saharan Africa, examining aspects such as changing rural livelihoods, gender-based access to productive resources, and intra-household divisions of labor and income. She has a longstanding interest in informal systems that support welfare. As a Principal Investigator on six projects funded by the Swedish Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council/UKAid, Andersson has collaborated with researchers in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Her work utilizes a mixed-methods approach and contributes to understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015. Andersson's contributions include publications and projects aimed at fostering knowledge and justice in sustainable development.

Research Interests

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.