Dr. Jacob Alsted

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacob Alsted is a part-time lecturer at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on the Department of Political Science. He has a diverse educational background, holding an Industrial Ph.D. from Roskilde University and an MSc in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen. His research interests encompass psychology, state formation, and organizations, where he critiques existing theories and proposes new understandings informed by psychodynamic theory. Alsted is also a co-owner of the consulting firm Haslund & Alsted, reflecting his practical engagement with these fields. His teaching includes a course on personal development within the Master of Public Governance program. Through his work, he aims to enhance sensitivity to unconscious dynamics within organizations, contributing valuable insights to the social sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

External Lecturer

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Part-time lecturer in the Department of Political Science.

Co-owner

— Present

Haslund & Alsted • Copenhagen, Denmark

Co-owns a consulting company.

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Served as an associate professor, focusing on social sciences.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.