Dr. Per Henning Olsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Per-Henning Olsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Musicology at Uppsala University, where he has been engaged in teaching and research since defending his thesis in 2013 titled 'En symfonisk särling. En studie Allan Petterssons symfonikomponerande'. His academic work focuses on Swedish music history from the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular expertise in music analysis, including pop and rock music, especially the analysis of rhythm and meter. Between 2013 and 2018, he served as the Director of Advanced Studies and has held the position of Head of Department from 2018 to 2024. His extensive background in musicology and ongoing research make him a pivotal figure in the university's music studies community.

Research Interests

Swedish Music History Music Analysis Pop Music Rock Music Rhythm Analysis Meter Analysis

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.