Dr. Frida Skog

Associate Professor

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Biography

Frida Skog is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in sociology, organization theory, and social psychology. Her research focuses on how moral discourses influence the boundaries of inclusion within welfare systems. By analyzing both historical and contemporary media data, she engages with theories of moral panic and moral regulation. Skog is dedicated to developing students' critical analytical skills and connecting historical perspectives to contemporary societal challenges. She teaches a variety of courses including sociology, qualitative methods, and human resource management, and supervises master's theses in sociology, criminology, and leadership organization. She is currently involved in projects studying the moralizing language surrounding health insurance in twentieth-century Sweden and coordinates the Human Resource Management program while serving as a member of the Education Committee in her department.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching courses in sociology and organization theory, supervising master's theses, and conducting research on moral discourses in welfare systems.

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.