Sustainable land and water use is more important than ever and is crucial to sustain food and forest production, to mitigate climate change and reduce its negative impact. This programme prepares you for the challenges of developing management strategies of these important resources for future generations. The programme has a natural science orientation and gives you the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the sustainable use of land and water resources and how they are linked. During the 2-year programme you will also learn about efficient use of natural resources and nutrients, as well as environmental assessment as a way to understand and mitigate human-induced effects in our environment. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Requirements: Admission to the Master’s programme Soil, Water and Environment requires a first-cycle qualification comprising 180 credits and including specialised studies comprising 90 credits within one of the following subjects/disciplinary domains: - biology
- agricultural sciences
- soil sciences, geoscience
- environmental sciences
- forestry
- technology
In addition, knowledge corresponding to - at least 15 credits within chemistry
- at least 15 credits within biology and/or soil or earth sciences.
Applicants with the equivalent qualifications obtained by means of a degree from another country, or with the equivalent knowledge obtained in some other way, may also be regarded as fulfilling the specific entry requirements.
This programme is taught in English. The applicant must further have a level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English, called English 6. An applicant with a first-cycle qualification from SLU comprising 180 credits automatically fulfils this requirement. Special rules apply for applicants with qualifications from one of the Nordic countries and some English-speaking countries. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.