Dr. Kirsten Drotner

Professor

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Biography

Kirsten Drotner is a professor of Media Studies at the University of Southern Denmark and the founding director of national R&D programs like DREAM (Danish Research Centre Advanced Media Materials). She is a leading researcher in children’s and young people's interactions with media, focusing on the formation of creative digital media literacies and user engagements with museums and libraries. Kirsten has authored or co-authored nine books in English and over 150 scholarly articles in various languages. A prolific speaker, she has lectured in more than 20 countries and serves on editorial boards of leading journals in media and cultural studies. With experience in directing 15 funded research projects, she has participated in numerous international collaborations on media audiences and cultural innovation. Kirsten has also held visiting professorships and research fellowships at various universities in Europe and North America. She has provided extensive public service in cultural and educational organizations and has been involved in various scientific committees in Europe, including serving as the chair of the Danish Council for Independent Research in Humanities. She is an elected fellow of the Academia Europaea and the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, and has received awards for her contributions to applied research in media studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Leading research and teaching in Media Studies.

Awards

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Applied Research Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.