Dr. Peter Abrahamson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Abrahamson is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in welfare systems, social policy, and poverty. He has a rich history of academic engagement, having previously held a professorship in Social Policy at Seoul National University. His research interests are centered on comparative studies of welfare state issues, focusing on poverty, social exclusion, activation, spatial differentiation, and regional integration. Abrahamson has lived and worked in Central America and has contributed to various significant publications, including co-authoring 'Welfare Families Europe' and editing 'Understanding Social Policy Europe'. His extensive educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Copenhagen and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Roskilde University. As a visiting scholar, he has been affiliated with several prestigious institutions including Boston University and UC Berkeley, enhancing his research through international collaboration. His work has been published in notable journals such as the Journal of European Social Policy and Global Social Policy, among others.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and researching social problems of contemporary welfare societies.

Professor

— Present

Seoul National University • Seoul, South Korea

Led academic efforts in the field of social policy.

Head

— Present

Department of Sociology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Oversaw department activities and research initiatives.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.