Dr. Marie Cronqvist

Professor

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Biography

Marie Cronqvist is a Professor of Modern History at Linköping University, focusing on cultural media and historical perspectives. Her research delves into Swedish and European postwar history, exploring Cold War entanglements, information propaganda, civil defense, and societal preparedness. She studies how mediated narratives about fear and safety influence modern societies and the role of media in shaping cultural communities. Cronqvist has led various research projects investigating Swedish and European civil defense cultures and the relationship between East and West during the Cold War. She has held prior positions as the head of the Media History subject at Lund University's Department of Communication and Media, and she has also been a visiting scholar at several esteemed institutions. Cronqvist is a member of notable academic societies, including the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. She is actively involved in supervising PhD students and mentoring postdoctoral researchers in her division, contributing significantly to the field of historical studies and media history.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Full professor of Modern History focusing on cultural media and historical perspectives.

Head of Media History

2010-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Led the Media History subject in the Department of Communication and Media.

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.