Dr. Anna Bendz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anna Bendz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg. She focuses on research and education in areas relating to the environment and climate, as well as the welfare state. As the director of studies for the teachers' education program, she is involved in various educational initiatives. Her research interests include theoretical fields such as collective action and the interplay between public opinion and policy. She currently leads projects funded by the Swedish Research Council concerning collective action problems and the impact of climate change on social science education. Bendz has contributed significantly to the understanding of how public perceptions shape political responses, specifically in areas such as sustainable food consumption and welfare policy reforms. She teaches primarily within the teachers’ education program, focusing on civics courses for aspiring upper-secondary school teachers.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching courses in political science and serving as the director of studies in teacher education.

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).