Dr. Jennie Brandén

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennie Brandén is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, University of Umeå, with a PhD in Political Science. Her research primarily centers on issues of social power, safety, and gendered violence, employing feminist and (post)colonial perspectives. Brandén is involved in multiple projects including managing the Nordic Network on Gendered Violence aimed at Sámi and Inuit communities and analyzing the social service possibilities for abused Sámi women. Her dissertation discusses how local governing practices in Sweden affect perceptions of safety and public space. Brandén also collaborates with the Lávvuo research group focused on Sámi health education and has experience teaching courses related to political science and gender studies across various academic levels. Additionally, she is currently responsible for an advanced course on 'Violence in Close Relationships'.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work, focusing on research related to social power, safety, gender equality, and gendered violence.

Courses

Violence in Close Relationships

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.