Dr. Helena Wattström

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helena Wattström is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, where she has been influential in Music Education since the 1990s. Earlier, she was trained as a rhythmic teacher at the Royal Academy of Music from 1979 to 1983 and has worked in various educational roles, including teaching in elementary and cultural schools. In the early 1990s, she integrated eurythmics into her teaching and has served as a music teacher in Partille. She founded the RAMSEBAND orchestra for special education schools, which gained acclaim and led to tours in Japan. Passionate about music education, she believes in the transformative power of music in young people's lives. Currently, she oversees initiatives for Cultural School Teacher Training and collaborates with STAR LIFE, an organization focused on value-based education, originating from South Africa. Through this partnership, she facilitates internships in South Africa for music teacher students, fostering a rich cultural and educational exchange, supported by the Adlebert scholarships.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

1990-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Senior Lecturer in Music Education, overseeing curriculum and teaching in rhythmic music education.

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).