Dr. Andréas Litsegård

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andréas Litsegård is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg, where he has been active since 2014. He earned his Master's degree in International Relations in 2004 and completed his PhD in Peace and Development Research in 2013, focusing on civil society's role in regionalization in Southern Africa. His research interests encompass regionalism, governance, civil society, democracy, climate transition, and migration. Currently, he is leading a six-year research program examining climate-related migration in Ethiopia, part of a collaborative effort that includes researchers from multiple countries. Litsegård has significant experience in teaching International Relations, with a strong emphasis on academic writing and pedagogy. He has also contributed to numerous publications and has coordinated pedagogical initiatives within his department.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Teach International Relations, focusing on academic writing and peer review in higher education.

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation • University of Pretoria

Engaged in research related to governance and climate-related migration.

Awards

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Pedagogical Price

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).