Dr. Guy Madison

Professor

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Biography

Guy Madison is a Professor at Umeå University with a research focus on cognitive abilities, personality traits, and their impact on occupational choices. His work examines the underlying cognitive processes associated with timing abilities, as well as the influence of cultural factors on musical cognition. Madison has conducted extensive research on the heritability of cognitive traits and their correlation with timing, exploring how these elements affect various demographic groups, including adolescents and the elderly. He has also studied the effects of musical experiences on cognitive processing and group training dynamics. His published works contribute to the understanding of how cognitive and personality factors influence educational and occupational trajectories, fostering a deeper comprehension of scientific quality and academic performance within the context of ideological segregation and digital filter bubbles.

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.