Program Overview

Introduction to the Agronomprogrammet Landsbygdsutveckling

The Agronomprogrammet Landsbygdsutveckling is a 5-year program that focuses on rural development and agriculture. The program aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the complex relationships between agriculture, rural development, and the environment.

Program Information

• Program Name: Agronomprogrammet Landsbygdsutveckling
• Level: Grundnivĺ (Basic Level)
• Language: Swedish
• Extent: 5 years, 300 hp (Higher Education Credits)
• Study Start: HT 2025
• Study Location: Uppsala
• Study Pace: Helfart (Full-time)
• Study Form: Campus
• Number of Places: 20
• Application Code for Swedish Students: 91077
• Selection: Betyg och högskoleprov (Grades and University Entrance Exam)
• Eligibility:
  • Matematik 3b or Matematik 3c (Mathematics 3b or 3c)
  • Naturkunskap 2 (Natural Science 2)
  • Samhällskunskap 1b or Samhällskunskap 1a1 + 1a2 (Social Science 1b or 1a1 + 1a2)
  • Alternatively: Matematik C, Naturkunskap B, Samhällskunskap A

Career Opportunities

As an agronom with a focus on rural development, graduates can work locally, nationally, or internationally in various roles such as:

• Landsbygdsutvecklare (Rural Development Specialist)
• Handläggare (Administrator)
• Rĺdgivare (Adviser)
• Forskare (Researcher)
• Smĺföretagare (Small Business Owner)

Education Plan

The program includes courses in:

• Introduktion till landsbygdsutveckling (Introduction to Rural Development)
• Jordbrukets och landsbygdens historia (History of Agriculture and Rural Areas)
• Lokala perspektiv (Local Perspectives)
• Lantbruksvetenskap 1 - systemperspektiv (Agricultural Science 1 - Systems Perspective)
• Politik och förvaltning (Politics and Administration)
• And more

Exam Requirements

To achieve the Agronomexamen (Agronom Degree), students must complete 300 higher education credits with the following requirements:

• At least 90 hp in agronomically profiling courses
• At least 90 hp in the main field of rural development at the basic level with progressive deepening, including 15 hp of independent work (Bachelor's thesis)
• At least 60 hp in the main field of rural development at the advanced level, including 30 hp of independent work with an agricultural science orientation (Master's thesis)
• All compulsory courses according to the education plan
• Elective courses according to the education plan

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the program, including specific course requirements and descriptions, please refer to the official program documentation.