Dr. Elin Kvist

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elin Kvist is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Umeå University. Her research primarily focuses on labor market transformations and the changing social organizations of care, as well as the implications of paid and unpaid work on the welfare state. She has been involved in various research projects addressing critical issues such as the intersection of gender with labor market policies and the effects these have on women's experiences, particularly in rural settings and women-dominated workplaces. Elin is affiliated with research groups that critically analyze race, gender, and the sociology of work. Over the years, she has been part of several significant projects, including studies on eHealth in rural areas and the impacts of privatization on gender equality policies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

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.