Dr. Paul Horton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Horton is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University whose research addresses significant issues related to school bullying, power relations, and the dynamics of gender and sexuality in educational contexts. His doctoral research was conducted in Haiphong, a northern Vietnamese port city, focusing specifically on school bullying and the associated power dynamics. As part of his postdoctoral research, he explored the politics of LGBT rights recognition in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Currently, his research aims to deepen understanding of how school bullying occurs within various social, institutional, cultural, and historical contexts. Horton has published extensively in numerous international journals and has presented his work at conferences across several countries, including Vietnam, Canada, Portugal, England, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. His teaching experience spans a wide array of subjects—including school bullying, social relations, educational leadership, educational psychology, and qualitative analysis. He has also supervised students at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leading research and teaching in the field of educational sciences with a focus on school bullying and related social dynamics.

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.