Dr. Sophia Erhard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophia Erhard is a PhD candidate at Umeå University, affiliated with the Department of Geography. Her research focuses on feminist ethnographies and the ethical complexities encountered within social research practices. Through her work, she strives to address ethical tensions in methodological approaches, particularly in the context of gender studies. Sophia's scholarship contributes to the understanding of how feminist research ethics can inform practical resolutions to challenging ethical dilemmas encountered in fieldwork. She has published significant work on the intersections of ethics and methodology in the field of gender research, illuminating the importance of feminist perspectives in social inquiry.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

2020-09-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Engaged in research focusing on feminist ethnographies and methodologies in gender studies.

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.