Dr. Madeleine Eriksson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Madeleine Eriksson is an Associate Professor in the Section of Geography at Umeå University, where she focuses on the intersection of sustainable development and societal needs. Her recent research examines how the promises of a sustainable green economy often clash with the precarious realities faced by local communities and workers. Her work highlights broader concerns regarding justice and inclusion in the processes of green transition. Eriksson has been involved in several significant research projects focused on sustainable development, including investigations into the planning of social transformations, the impacts of large-scale industrial investments on mid-sized municipalities, and the sustainability challenges faced by the wild berry industry in rural areas. She primarily teaches master's-level courses in planning theory and qualitative methodology.

Research Interests

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.