Dr. Kajsa Nolbeck

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kajsa Nolbeck is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in social work and the integration of youth welfare practices within secure residential settings. Her research primarily investigates the role of language in social services assessments, particularly regarding vulnerable youth in special youth homes, and explores different aspects of social exclusion related to institutional care. She has contributed significantly to interdisciplinary discussions on the challenges of secure care placements, emphasizing the importance of understanding the physical environment's impact on youths' well-being. Nolbeck's work involves critical analysis of safety measures and social integration processes within the context of child welfare and institutional settings. Her publications include explorations of care practices, assessment processes in welfare contexts, and the experiences of adolescents in institutional environments. She is actively engaged in research that aims to transform care practices for youth at risk, advocating for reforms to improve the effectiveness of social work in challenging settings.

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).