Dr. Christer Karlsson

Professor

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Biography

Christer Karlsson is a Professor at Uppsala University, where he received his Ph.D. in 2001. His thesis focused on democracy and legitimacy within the European Union. His research centers on political opposition, constitutional change, and climate change politics. He has published in prominent journals such as Global Environmental Politics, Journal of Common Market Studies, and Journal of European Public Policy. Currently, he is leading a project titled 'Paradox of Political Opposition in Multilevel Europe', exploring the dynamics of plenary debates across thirteen parliaments. Over the years, he has been involved in several funded projects that address various aspects of constitutional amendments, climate policy research, and reform strategies within the European Union. His ongoing research aims to develop a deeper understanding of democratic theory and examine how political opposition functions in multi-level governance contexts.

Research Interests

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.