Dr. Cecilie Bjerre

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cecilie Bjerre is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Danish Nordic welfare history during the twentieth century, with a particular emphasis on the role of family in the welfare state. Her research focuses on the intersection of social, welfare, gender, and family history, exploring how the relationship between the state and its citizens has shaped family life and institutions. Bjerre's work highlights the shifting social, economic, legal, and political circumstances that define family and parenthood, especially fatherhood, through legislation, daily life, and encounters with the welfare state. She is involved in several ongoing projects, including investigating paternity in Denmark from 1900 to 2000 and the Danish family revolution. Bjerre's academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in History from the University of Southern Denmark, where her dissertation was on the state as a parental figure in child welfare from 1905 to 1975. She is also active in various research collaborations and serves in multiple roles, including Visiting Fellow at DIAS and member of The Young Academy of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-02-15 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Teaching and research in History, focusing on family and welfare state issues.

Visiting Fellow

2024-08-01 — 2025-07-31

DIAS, University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Research collaboration and participation in academic events.

Awards

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Citizen Science Education

2022-04-26
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KRAKA Prize

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Yerun Research Mobility Award

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.