Dr. Maria Törnqvist

Professor

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Biography

Maria Törnqvist is a Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in cultural sociology, education, and gender relations. Her doctoral thesis examined Swedish gender politics through discourse analysis of gender quota debates in parliament and academia. She has conducted a post-doctoral project at UC Berkeley, focusing on an ethnographic study of tango dancing and tourism in Argentina. Maria leads the Cultural Matters Group and has an ongoing project funded by the Swedish Research Council, titled 'Fostering Originality,' which investigates the increasing recognition of Swedish Waldorf schools among affluent social groups. Her research employs mixed methods, merging ethnographic and statistical approaches. Additionally, Maria has published extensively in international journals and actively contributes to public discourse on cultural fields. Her recent work includes adapting research into theatrical formats and publishing essays in major newspapers.

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.