Dr. Magnus Ferry

Associate Professor

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Biography

Magnus Ferry works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Umeå University, primarily teaching undergraduate courses and supervising doctoral students. His research fields include sport pedagogy, focusing on socialization processes that shape individuals against social, cultural, and historical frameworks, with an emphasis on quantitative data. He is involved in various research projects aimed at understanding Physical Education teachers' perceptions of their profession and the development of knowledge in Physical Education teacher students. Additionally, he has conducted studies analyzing sports participation patterns among children, youth, and adults in Sweden. With a strong publication record in areas such as Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, Magnus has produced important findings that contribute to the understanding of educational practices in physical education. He graduated in Sport Science in 2014 and has been actively engaged in research at Umeå University since then.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Works in the Department of Education, teaching undergraduate courses and supervising doctoral students.

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.