Dr. Maria Oskarson

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Maria Oskarson. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Maria Oskarson is a Professor Emerita at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in political cleavages and the impact of social positions on political attitudes and voting behavior in Sweden. Her research interests include welfare politics, party systems, and political institutions, examined through a comparative perspective. Some notable publications include analyses of the effects of policy-specific information on public responsiveness and studies on class voting dynamics. Oskarson's work has explored the relevance of socio-political factors in shaping voter behavior and attitudes towards social insurance systems. She has contributed to various scholarly works on the intersection of socio-economic factors and political representation, as well as discussions on political alienation and integration within Swedish society. Oskarson remains actively engaged in discussions surrounding political trust and disenchantment with the welfare state, furthering the understanding of these complex interactions in contemporary political discourse.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).