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Professor Dr. Oskar Bäckersten

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oskar Hultin Bäckersten is a doctoral candidate at Uppsala University in the Department of Government, a position he has held since 2017. His research primarily explores political participation, political attitudes, and political parties, focusing on how public opinion acts as a vital representative link in modern democracies. His dissertation, which he will defend in February 2024, addresses critical questions of ideological polarization, Left-Right attitudes, and intra-party congruence, contributing to a deeper understanding of these essential political dynamics.

Research Interests

Political Participation Political Attitudes Political Parties

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)

Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.