Dr. Monica Petersson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Petersson is a Senior Lecturer in domestic science at the University of Gothenburg. She graduated in 2007 with a doctoral thesis titled 'Genuszappa Safe Land: Home Consumer Knowledge from a Gender Perspective.' Her research focuses on the interactions between girls and boys in ongoing education within the context of home consumer knowledge based on observational studies. Monica holds a teaching degree in hand and household studies since 1998 and a Bachelor of Arts in sport and fitness pedagogy obtained in 2000. Her primary work areas include education, communication, and health promotion, particularly through a teacher education program aimed at enhancing home consumer knowledge. Petersson has contributed to several publications exploring gender roles in home consumer studies and the educational landscape in Sweden over the past half-century.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of domestic science, focusing on home consumer knowledge and gender perspectives.

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).