Dr. Ylva Ulfsdotter Eriksson

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Biography

Ylva Ulfsdotter Eriksson is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg in the Department of Sociology. She completed her PhD in sociology in 2006, focusing on occupations, status, and gender in a segregated labor market. Over the years, she has conducted a variety of research programs, including studies on occupational prestige, labor market polarization, and gender equality in industrial relations. Her recent projects have been funded by the European Commission and include a project that visualizes and measures the role of industrial relations in addressing gender equality, and a study on individual wage policy practices in Swedish municipalities. As a dedicated academic, Ylva has also served as a program director and board member for various research institutes, contributing significantly to fields concerning labor relations and social dynamics within work environments. She is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and master’s level courses, supervising students’ theses, and has authored numerous articles in respected journals regarding gendered patterns in the labor market, occupational prestige, and the implications of policy practices in human resource management. Ylva is recognized for her significant contributions to sociological research and continues to impact the scholarly community through her work in promoting equality and understanding in job market structures.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Leading research on occupational prestige and contributing to the development of sociology as a field.

Awards

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Magnus Söderström Award

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Torgny Segerstedt Award

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).