Dr. Åsa Gustafson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Åsa Gustafson is an Associate Professor affiliated with Umeå University, specializing in critical studies of race, gender, racism, nationalism, ethnicity, and migration. She actively engages in research that addresses the complexities of these social constructs and their implications in contemporary society. Her work combines theoretical frameworks with empirical studies to explore the intersections of identity and power dynamics within various contexts. Through her teaching and research, Åsa is committed to fostering critical discussions on these topics, contributing to the academic discourse surrounding race and ethnicity. She is dedicated to mentoring students and encouraging them to critically analyze societal structures and their impacts on individual experiences.

Research Interests

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.