Dr. Doris Carson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Doris Carson is a researcher at Umeå University within the Department of Geography, focusing on topics related to social infrastructure and rural development. Her research projects include examining the social future of small villages, sustaining tourism communities in the post-Covid-19 era, and exploring micro-urbanization and mobility challenges in northern Swedish rural areas. Carson's work also extends to urban growth in northern peripheries and development opportunities for rural regions. She has contributed to various publications and is actively involved in projects aimed at enhancing rural livelihoods and understanding the dynamics of small communities.

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.