Dr. Bengt Johansson

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Biography

Bengt Johansson is a Professor of Journalism in the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Gothenburg. He obtained his PhD in 1998 with a thesis titled 'News Municipal News, Personal experience Local Opinion Formation.' He became an Associate Professor in 2006 and a Full Professor in 2010. From 2008 to 2011, he served as Head of the Department and was the Director of Graduate Studies from 2000 to 2002. His research interests include media, power, and democracy, particularly focusing on political communication and crisis/risk communication. He investigates media's influence on public beliefs, focusing on long-term media effects, political advertising, and election coverage patterns. Johansson has led various courses at both the MA and PhD levels, including 'Political Communication in the Digital Age' and 'Communicating Science, Journalism, and Media Society.' His extensive academic professional background includes several crucial roles and contributions to the field of communication research, alongside a commitment to teaching political communication and crisis communication topics.

Research Interests

Courses

Political Communication in the Digital Age Crisis Communication Communicating Science, Journalism, and Media Society

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).