Dr. Moa Hedström

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Moa Hedström is a PhD candidate at Umeå University, focusing on sustainable growth and urban planning. Her research aims to explore how medium-sized municipalities can leverage their developmental potential in the face of large company establishments. She is currently engaged in a unique research project studying the rapid growth of Skellefteå from September 2022 to December 2026. Her academic contributions include exploring planning narratives related to environmental policies and the socio-political dimensions of urban megaprojects. She actively seeks to integrate theoretical frameworks with practical implications for local governance and community resilience in the context of environmental sustainability.

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.