Dr. Aron Westholm

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aron Westholm is an Associate Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law at the University of Gothenburg. His research primarily concerns the relationship between administrative systems and the natural environment. He obtained his LL.M. in 2013 and has worked as a legal practitioner in both public and private sectors, predominantly in the field of environmental law. In June 2021, he defended his doctoral thesis titled 'Scaling Marine Water Management'. He also hosts the podcast 'Miljön och juridiken'. Currently, Westholm is involved in research projects examining the energy transition in Sweden and planning for wind power development, which investigates the spatial planning tools available to the central government and municipalities for the deployment of new wind power. This project is funded by the Adlerbert Research Foundation.

Research Interests

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).