Dr. Mattias Nylund

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mattias Nylund is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg specializing in educational sociology and curriculum theory with a focus on vocational education. He is currently involved in various research projects examining issues such as racism, anti-racism, and the implications of the Convention on the Rights of the Child becoming Swedish law. Nylund has served as a scientific advisor for the project 'Production of Learning Inequalities' and coordinated the KRIT research environment. His teaching interests cover undergraduate and postgraduate programs in vocational teacher education and adult education, where he supervises doctoral students. He has published extensively on topics related to curriculum theory, educational governance, and the academic-vocational divide in Nordic countries. Nylund has actively participated in conferences and collaborative projects across various educational platforms, contributing to the development of adult education policies and practices in Sweden.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Conduct research and teach in the areas of educational sociology and vocational education.

Courses

Vocational Teacher Education Subject Teacher Education Doctoral Education

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).