Dr. Thomas Berglund

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Berglund is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Work Science at the University of Gothenburg. His research primarily focuses on working life and labor market issues, examining topics such as labor market mobility, attitudes towards work, job security, and institutional changes. He has a keen interest in political sociology, with a focus on class and political attitudes. His ongoing projects investigate the challenges of polarization in the Swedish labor market, the impacts of the green transition, and the dynamics of gendered labor markets. Berglund has published extensively in reputable journals and is involved in multiple collaborative research projects addressing labor market challenges and opportunities in Sweden and the Nordic region. His work seeks to unravel the complexities of occupational change and the implications of economic and policy shifts on job quality and labor market participation across various demographic groups.

Research Interests

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).