Dr. Haley Swedlund

Associate Professor

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Biography

Haley Swedlund is an Associate Professor at the Centre for International Conflict Analysis & Management at Radboud University. Her research focuses on foreign aid diplomacy, donor-government relations, and post-conflict peacebuilding, utilizing qualitative methods to explore the role of non-governmental actors in international development. Swedlund has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and has been involved in multiple research grants. She has been an advocate for effective foreign aid practices and has addressed contemporary issues surrounding international relations and humanitarian efforts. Swedlund has garnered attention for her insights in media, contributing to prominent outlets such as the Economist, Foreign Policy, and the Washington Post. Her academic work emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of aid allocation and the interactions between governmental and non-governmental entities in fostering stability in post-conflict environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).