Dr. Karin Leijon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karin Leijon is a researcher at the Department of Government at Uppsala University. She completed her PhD in Political Science in 2018, and her research focuses on key areas such as Judicial Politics, European Integration, and the role of national courts within the framework of public administration. Leijon has significant teaching experience, including courses on Governance State at the master's level and various bachelor-level courses that cover research design, case studies, and regression analysis. Additionally, she coordinates research projects that investigate the intersection of courts and eldercare, examining how local self-government and national inspections influence welfare professions. Leijon has held a significant position as Research Coordinator for the Swedish Network for European Studies in Political Science from 2018 to 2020. Her academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Politics (International Studies) in 2012 and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 2010, both from the Department of Government at Uppsala University.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Engaged in research and teaching duties in the field of Political Science, focusing on European Integration and Judicial Politics.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.