Dr. Gunnlaugur Magnusson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gunnlaugur Magnusson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in pedagogy with a focus on special education at Uppsala University. He recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Oslo, serving from April 2021 to June 2023. He previously held a research position at Uppsala University and a research fellowship at Mälardalen University. Magnusson's teaching and research primarily center on special education, including topics such as inclusive education, educational reforms, and the marketization of education systems. His doctoral research, completed in 2015, investigated the traditions and challenges surrounding special support in Swedish independent compulsory schools. He has authored a book on didactics in higher education published by Routledge, alongside various articles and conference papers on educational philosophy and pedagogy. His roles extend beyond academia; he is an active contributor in educational debates and a member of the editorial board for an education policy forum.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Teaching and research in pedagogy and special education.

Research Fellow

2021-04-01 — 2023-06-30

University of Oslo • Oslo

Postdoctoral research in education.

Lecturer

2007-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Mälardalen University • Västerås

Teach courses in pedagogy and special education.

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.