Dr. Maria Wisselgren

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Wisselgren is a Research Analyst and Data Retrieval Coordinator at CEDAR. Holding a PhD with a focus on historical demography, she specializes in analyzing data related to historical census information and demographic trends in Sweden. Her research interests include historical data encoding and linking methodologies, particularly in the context of Swedish censuses. Maria has actively contributed to various research projects, including the Encoding Linking Swedish Censuses (SweCens) project, aimed at enhancing the accessibility and usability of historical demographic data. Her academic work emphasizes the significance of historical data in understanding social dynamics and demographic shifts over time.

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.