Dr. Anna Rantala

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anna Rantala works as an Associate Professor at the Center for School Leader Development at Umeå University. She holds a PhD in Educational Work and is recognized as an Excellent Teacher. Since 2019, she has been involved with the Department of Political Science, focusing her research on norms, values, and the power dynamics within principals' leadership in schools and preschools. Her work primarily concerns the Continuing Education Program for school leaders and includes aspects of supervision. Rantala's research projects address various controversial issues that principals encounter in everyday practice, aiming to contribute to successful school leadership. She is an active member of the Educational Leadership research group and has contributed to significant projects in the field.

Research Interests

Educational Leadership School Leadership Norms and Values in Education Principalship

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Works at the Center for School Leader Development, focusing on leadership training for school principals.

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.