Dr. Magnus Blomgren

Associate Professor

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Biography

Magnus Blomgren is an Associate Professor in Political Science at Umeå University. His research primarily focuses on development, representative democracy, and multi-level political systems, with a particular emphasis on the European Union. Blomgren investigates the roles of political parties and national parliaments in adapting to new circumstances. He is particularly interested in how elected politicians perceive their legislative roles and tasks in the contemporary political landscape. Blomgren has been involved in various research projects, including the study of regionalization in Northern Sweden from January 2007 to December 2011.

Research Interests

Development Representative Democracy Multi-Level Political Systems European Union Political Parties National Parliaments

Experience

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaching and researching in the field of Political Science, focusing on the dynamics of political systems and electoral processes.

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.