Dr. Maja Lagerqvist

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maja Lagerqvist is a cultural historical geographer at Uppsala University. Her research interests revolve around the construction, transformation, and representation of places, modern historical landscapes, and the concept of heritage. She explores the complexities of how societies interact with both material and immaterial dimensions in the context of nature, particularly in relation to flora and fauna deemed alien or invasive. Maja has been involved in various research projects that examine the politics of invasive alien species in Sweden and the integration of societal discussions regarding children's place in Swedish road landscapes from 1930 to 1972. Her doctoral research focused on the material and immaterial processes involved in place construction in Swedish rural landscapes during the 20th century. She has published numerous works in these areas and is an active participant in scholarly discussions related to her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.