Dr. Mattias Hjertstedt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mattias Hjertstedt is an Associate Professor at Umeå University specializing in procedural law with a focus on general coercive measures. His academic qualifications include Docent status and he actively teaches in the Swedish Law Programme and the Basic Training Programme for Police Officers. His expertise extends to advanced courses in Criminal Procedural Law aimed at further training courses for criminal investigators. Research interests include the intersection of state interaction with citizens and the dynamics of crime, particularly in relation to asylum-seeking children.

Research Interests

Procedural Law Coercive Measures Criminal Procedural Law Public Private Interaction Regional Development State Citizens Interaction

Courses

Swedish Law Programme Basic Training Programme for Police Officers Advanced Course in Criminal Procedural Law

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.