Dr. Roger Marjavaara

Associate Professor

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Biography

Roger Marjavaara is an Associate Professor specializing in tourism geography at Umeå University. His research focuses on the causes and effects of human mobility, particularly in relation to tourism. He received his Ph.D. in 2008, with a dissertation that examined home tourism displacement in Sweden. Marjavaara has extensive experience in the Swedish tourism industry, having worked as a sales representative, product coordinator, and tourism office manager. His primary research interests include human mobility within the context of tourism, especially concerning home tourism, retail geography, and the impacts of artificially modified environments like AirBnBs, caravans, and RVs. He is actively involved in international research networks such as the International Geographical Union, and has contributed significantly to the field through his editorial role in the scientific journal 'Mortality'.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Specializing in tourism geography and human mobility research.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Engaged in teaching and research in geographical sciences.

Awards

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Pedagogical Prize

2012-01-01

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.