Dr. Jack Wright

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jack Wright is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, with research focusing on the role of social scientific knowledge in political public debate. His work primarily centers on topics like written social epistemology and the interplay between science and public perception. Prior to his current position, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge from 2019 to 2022, where he engaged in doctoral research. Wright holds several degrees in various fields, including an MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge and an MSc in Mathematics from the University of Toronto. His academic pursuit also includes a Graduate Diploma in Economics from the London School of Economics and a Master of Arts in Philosophy of Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh. His publications have appeared in prominent journals, discussing frameworks for policy metrics, the concept of objectivity in research, and the epistemic independence of experts in the field.

Research Interests

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).