Dr. Kjell Vowles

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kjell Vowles is a social scientist specializing in the research of climate transition, focusing on the resistance and challenges in reducing society's dependence on fossil fuels. His work encompasses both historical and contemporary perspectives on issues such as nationalism, justice, masculinities, social movements, and media. Vowles successfully defended his dissertation in 2024, which was titled 'Fuelling Denial: Climate Change Reactionary Movement in Swedish Far-Right Media.' He is currently employed as a postdoctoral researcher on the project "I stormens öga. Klimatanpassning tider av ökande polarisering och desinformation," exploring conditions that facilitate the Swedish climate change reactionary movement. His upcoming publications include articles in the 'Environmental Communication: Journal' and 'Röda rummet,' discussing themes related to climate denial, far-right political communication, and the public's trust in personal experts regarding climate change.

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).