Dr. Henrik Björck

Professor

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Biography

Henrik Björck is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg in the field of the History of Ideas and Science. He obtained his PhD in 1995 focusing on the intersections of history, technology, and ideas. His academic career includes time at Chalmers University of Technology as an Assistant Professor from 1998 to 2002, and he has been a Professor at the University of Gothenburg since 2005. His research primarily revolves around early 19th-century journalism, ideologies of engineering, and the evolution of institutions within higher education. He critically engages with historiography and the methodologies of historical research, particularly focusing on metaphor analysis.

Research Interests

History of Ideas and Science 19th Century Journalism Engineering Ideologies Higher Education Research Historiography Methodology Metaphor Analysis

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Teaching and researching in the History of Ideas and Science.

Assistant Professor

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Chalmers University of Technology • Göteborg

Focused on the methodologies in the interaction between technology and ideology.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).