Dr. Katarina Hydén

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katarina Jansson Hydén is a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in visual arts didactics within the HDK-Valand faculty. Her academic background includes master's degrees in visual arts education and art science. Katarina is deeply engaged in researching visual subjects, focusing on communication, inclusion, and the experiences of individuals with fluid gender identities. She has extensive experience working as an art educator at the Gothenburg Museum of Art and has taught distance learning courses at Uppsala University. Over the years, she has developed and managed various courses in art history and visual didactics, fostering a keen understanding of image pedagogy frameworks. Katarina is also a member of KvinnSam's steering group, contributing to the development of gender studies and women’s history research resources. Her research interests evolve around modern pedagogical approaches within visual arts education, particularly in relation to gender theory. In addition to her teaching and research duties, Katarina has received multiple grants for course development and artistic projects aimed at enhancing critical engagement with art education.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Involved in the development and delivery of courses in visual arts didactics and art history.

Distance Teacher

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Worked in distance education, providing teaching and support for art studies.

Art Educator

— Present

Gothenburg Museum of Art • Gothenburg, Sweden

Engaged in pedagogical challenges while inspiring and teaching visitors about visual arts.

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).