Dr. Jessika Wide

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessika Wide is an Associate Professor at Umeå University with a focus on political science and public administration. Her research interests mainly deal with politics in Swedish municipalities and regions, with particular emphasis on local democracy and women's political representation. She has contributed to significant reports, including the 2014 Swedish Democracy Investigation and participated in the SNS Democracy Council 2022 to tackle challenges in Swedish local democracy. Wide's recent publications address elderly care and marketization, exploring user participation in these areas. Her research includes projects on the impact of national agreements on local self-government and the governance of Swedish healthcare. She has also been involved in interdisciplinary projects investigating crimes against elected officials. In addition to her research, Wide teaches courses in the political science department and supervises student theses.

Research Interests

Politics Public Administration Local Democracy Women's Political Representation Elderly Care Healthcare Marketization Crimes Against Elected Officials

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaches courses in the political science department and supervises student theses.

Courses

International Crisis Management Conflict Management Public Administration

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.