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 — 2028-10-10

Umeå 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
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.