Program Overview

Program Overview

The Rural Development and Natural Resource Management program is a master's level program taught in English. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and address complex rural development and natural resource management issues.

Program Description

The program focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of rural development and natural resource management, including topics such as rural livelihoods, natural resource management, global food systems, and power relations. Students will have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge in these areas and develop the skills necessary to work in international development, research, and policy.

Program Structure

The program is a two-year, 120-credit master's program, with courses taught in English. The program includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a master's thesis.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as social sciences, natural sciences, or humanities. They must also demonstrate proficiency in English, equivalent to English 6.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will have a range of career opportunities in organizations focused on development issues, including academic and research institutions, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector companies.

Exam Requirements

To graduate from the program, students must complete 120 credits, including a master's thesis. The program leads to a Master of Science degree with a major in Rural Development.

Course Content

The program includes a range of courses that provide a broad understanding of rural development and natural resource management, including:

• Rural livelihoods and natural resource management
• Global food systems and food security
• Power relations and social theory
• Research methods and methodology

Program Facts

• Program name: Rural Development and Natural Resource Management
• Level: Master's
• Language: English
• Duration: 2 years
• Credits: 120
• Study location: Uppsala
• Study pace: Full-time
• Program code: 81021 (for Swedish students) and 81031 (for international students)

Degree

The program leads to a Master of Science degree with a major in Rural Development. The degree is awarded after the student has completed all the required courses and a master's thesis.