Dr. Åsa Af Geijerstam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Åsa af Geijerstam is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Education, specializing in linguistics with an emphasis on writing and reading within content areas and disciplinary literacy. Holding a PhD, her dissertation focused on writing in natural sciences. She teaches across various levels, including basic, master's, and postgraduate courses, with a particular focus on mother tongue education and teacher education. Af Geijerstam is engaged in projects for the Swedish National Agency for Education, contributing to significant assessments such as the PIRLS and national tests. Her research interests are centered on improving literacy practices in educational settings.

Research Interests

Writing Reading Content Areas Disciplinary Literacy

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.