Dr. Linda Arnell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Linda Arnell is an Associate Professor at Umeå University specializing in Social Work with a focus on gender studies. She earned her PhD in Social Work in 2019. Her research examines the living conditions of children and young people, particularly concerning issues of gender, social relationships, vulnerability, and violence. She is currently involved in several research projects addressing the conditions and experiences of young women affected by crime and violence, and she coordinates the research network FlickForsk!, which focuses on Girlhood Studies in the Nordic context. Her teaching roles include courses on Scientific Method in Social Work and Intimate Partner Violence. Linda has been actively contributing to the Violence Crime Group and has focused her research on the welfare of children, youth, and families.

Research Interests

Courses

Scientific Method in Social Work Intimate Partner Violence

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.