Dr. Sara Landström

Professor

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Biography

Sara Landström is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg in the field of psychology, specifically applied psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in psychology in 2008 and has since progressed to Associate Professor in 2014 and full Professor in 2022. Her research is focused on forensic psychology, particularly reliability and credibility assessments in children’s testimonies, victim blaming, and methods of interviewing and interrogation. She leads several educational courses including a legal investigative psychology course and has supervised students at various academic levels. Her extensive contributions to the field have been recognized with awards such as the Birger Karlsson Science Prize and the SNS Prize for her impactful research on children’s testimonies in forensic settings. Her ongoing research includes projects financed by the Swedish Crime Victim Authority, targeting the use of communication support in child interviews and investigating gender differences in child sexual abuse cases. As part of an interdisciplinary collaboration, she participates in the Multidisciplinary Program Oral Testimony, exploring challenges in oral evidence within legal contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Full Professor at the Department of Psychology, specializing in forensic psychology.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Served as Associate Professor focusing on applied psychology.

Awards

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Birger Karlsson Science Prize

2021-01-01
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SNS Prize

2025-01-01

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).