Program Overview

Rural Development and Natural Resource Management

The Rural Development and Natural Resource Management programme is a Master's degree that focuses on teaching students how to analyse and define the problems of rural development and natural resource management in a global context. This 2-year programme investigates these subjects in the context of societal development and offers opportunities for both broadened and in-depth studies.

Programme Information

The programme includes various courses that enable students to develop a broad understanding of rural development and natural resource management. Students will also have the opportunity to cultivate specialised knowledge of the various dimensions involved. The programme's courses cover topics such as:

• Rural livelihoods
• Gender
• Governance and sustainable management of natural resources
• Global food systems and food security
• Social theory and research methods

Facts and Requirements

• Name: Rural Development and Natural Resource Management - Master's Programme
• Level: Master
• Language: English
• Programme scope: 2.0 years, 120.0 credits
• Next start: HT 2026
• Tuition Fees: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees.
• First semester: 65,000 SEK
• Total: SEK
• Study location: Uppsala
• Pace of study: Full-time
• Teaching form: On-campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Rural Development and Natural Resource Management – Master's programme requires a first-cycle qualification comprising 180 credits and including specialised studies within a main field of study comprising 90 credits within one of the following disciplinary domains:

• Social science
• Natural science
• Humanities 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.

Degree Requirements

A degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in rural development is awarded to students who fulfil the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits at second-cycle level, according to the following:

• At least 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field rural development
• At least 30 credits from an independent project (degree project) in the main field rural development In addition, the student must hold a degree of Bachelor or professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.

Career Prospects

A Master's degree in rural development and natural resource management creates job prospects in fields such as:

• Projects or organisations related to development
• Academia
• Research
• The private sector
• Consultancy firms
• Policy design and facilitation
• Governmental or non-governmental organisations
• Local, national or international institutions

Degree Awarded

Upon completion of the programme, the degree of Master of Science is awarded. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a Major in Rural Development.