Dr. Heidi Hansson

Professor

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Biography

Heidi Hansson is a Professor of English Literature at Umeå University, focusing on postmodern romance, Irish women's literature, and Irish book history. She has conducted extensive research in Northern Arctic Studies and has led interdisciplinary research programmes, including 'Foreign North: Perspectives Nordic North,' which investigated gendered visions of the North and representations of Arctic exploration in late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century comic periodicals. Recently, she has explored late nineteenth-century journal culture and is currently working on a project tentatively titled 'Bildung Battery Belt,' collaborating with industry and public sector representatives to investigate regional educational processes. Additionally, Dr. Hansson has held various managerial positions including Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Umeå University and Acting Head of the Department of Language Studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Professor of English Literature focusing on various aspects of literature including postmodern romance and Irish literary studies.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Managed university affairs and policies.

Acting Head

2014-01-01 — Present

Department of Language Studies, Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Oversaw academic and administrative duties in the Department of Language Studies.

Deputy Head

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Department of Language Studies, Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Assisted in the leadership and administration of the department.

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.