Professor Dr. Jakob Wickzell
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Biography
Jakob Wickzell is a PhD student at Umeå University, focusing on educational work within the context of aesthetic subjects in compulsory schools, particularly in rural Arctic Sweden. He is part of the Arctic Graduate School, emphasizing sustainable development. His research examines how the concept of place influences teachers and their teaching strategies in the environmental context of northern Sweden. With a background as a music teacher, he embarked on his doctoral journey to explore the intersection of education and place-based influences on teaching practices. Currently, his projects investigate the impact of place on aesthetic education, particularly within music teacher education, spanning from October 10, 2023, to October 10, 2028. Wickzell's teachings primarily revolve around arrangement, composition, music theory, and various percussion instruments.
Research Interests
Experience
PhD Student
2023-10-10 — 2028-10-10Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Works as a doctoral student focusing on educational projects related to aesthetic subjects.
Requirements for Umeå University
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
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Prerequisites
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.