Dr. Peter Jakobsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Jakobsson is an Associate Professor in Media Communication Studies at Uppsala University. His research focuses on media trust, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and its implications for the Nordic media welfare state. His ongoing projects include a qualitative study on the formation of trust in media and explores how social class intersects with media representation. He has previously investigated the representation of social class in television and how media continuously shapes public discourse. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding media trust as a critical component of democratic societies, especially amid discussions surrounding misinformation and disinformation in contemporary settings.

Research Interests

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.