Dr. Anna Brydsten

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anna Brydsten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Umeå University. Her research primarily focuses on the labour market, working life, and life course perspectives. Brydsten has contributed significantly to the understanding of work trajectories, retirement behavior, and employment dynamics in post-socialist contexts of Central Eastern Europe. Through her work, she investigates employer-employee perspectives on work longevity and explores challenges that young workers face in escaping low-wage jobs. Brydsten's expertise in sociology enriches her research projects, allowing her to address complex social issues related to health, well-being, and quality of life in the context of work.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, focusing on various aspects of labour market and working life.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.