Dr. Peter Johansson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Johansson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in peace and development research, focusing on political aspects of human rights and the actors involved in the ethical and legal dimensions of these issues. His research interests include the implementation of rights-based policies within human rights practice, with particular emphasis on the Swedish parliament's use of international discourses concerning indigenous peoples' rights and minority rights. His work engages with major discourses affecting Swedish Sami policy and has significant implications on state sovereignty and the right to self-determination, as explored in various research projects including ‘Discourse and Security Practice’ and ongoing studies related to the whistleblowing landscape in Swedish organizations. Additionally, he oversees projects examining indigenous legal mobilization in the Sápmi region and is actively involved in teaching ethics and policy related to human rights within master's programs. Johansson also supervises at both undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrating a commitment to fostering new research in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the fields of human rights, development, and policy.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).