Dr. Ulla Carlsson

Professor

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Biography

Ulla Carlsson has been a professor at the University of Gothenburg since 2006, specializing in media communication research. She directs NORDICOM and is the founder of the journal Nordicom Review and the Nordicom Book Series. In 2015, she was appointed UNESCO Chair in Freedom of Expression, Media Development, and Global Policy at the University of Gothenburg. Carlsson has published numerous books on topics such as freedom of expression, media development, safety of journalists, and media literacy. She has served on boards of international research organizations, contributing her expertise to UNESCO, the UN, EU, and the Swedish Government. Her role as an expert in media governance and information literacy has made her a significant figure in academic circles. In recognition of her contributions, she received honorary doctorates from Tampere University in 2014 and Lund University in 2015. Her work often addresses the intersection of media and democracy and highlights issues of journalistic integrity and information rights in the digital era.

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).