Dr. Doris Carson

Professor

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Biography

Doris Carson is a human geographer and researcher affiliated with Umeå University in Sweden. Her research focuses on socio-economic development in small communities and sparsely populated areas. She has a clear interest in the future of small villages and the role of mobile temporary populations in stimulating innovation. Carson's scholarship has revolved around four broad themes: the processes that hinder or facilitate the transition from extractive to attractive industries, the impact of urbanization and mobility on socio-economic change, and innovative social service infrastructure solutions for sparsely populated areas. Completed her PhD in 2011 at James Cook University in Australia, Carson has worked on various significant research projects, including those on rural community development in light of post-COVID-19 challenges. She has authored and edited numerous publications regarding tourism, mobility, and economic development, including special issues in well-regarded academic journals. Carson is currently a principal investigator on several research projects funded by organizations such as the Swedish Research Council. Her teaching includes supervising master's students and PhD candidates across various disciplines, particularly related to rural and remote tourism in peripheral areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Conducting research in the area of geography with a focus on socio-economic aspects in rural areas.

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.