Dr. Maria Jönsson

Professor

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Biography

Maria Jönsson is a Professor and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Culture, Media, at Umeå University. She is recognized as a Distinguished University Teacher and her research primarily focuses on children's literature and didactics. Her work explores critical intersections of age, gender, and sexuality in children's literature, particularly investigating questions of subjectivity and power dynamics within the narratives. Maria has been involved in several research projects, including a project titled 'It's Hormones: Women Transition Hormone Narratives', which runs from January 2021 to March 2026. She has also coordinated educational initiatives within her department, contributing to the interdisciplinary discussions surrounding literature education.

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.