Agroecology - Master's Programme

Here you will find information about the programme, welcome letter with roll call information, your course schedule, contact information, and the documents that regulate the education. Navigate by clicking on the headings below.

This page is intended for students enrolled in the program Click here if you want to apply to the program

Welcome letter

Congratulations on your place on the programme Agroecology (MSc) at SLU, Campus Alnarp. We look forward to welcoming you here this autumn.

The 2026 autumn semester starts with a welcome event, followed by a mandatory roll-call and information session. 

Date: Monday 31 August 

Time and place: On the New Student web page, you can find information about the start of the semester and where and when the roll-call for your programme will take place. 

On that same page, you will also find all the information you need as a new student at SLU.

Your first course on the programme is Agroecology Basics, 15 credits. On the course page, you will find the timetable and other course-related information. The timetable and reading list are published at least four weeks before the course starts.

We look forward to meeting you! The next two years will be valuable and exciting. Our focus is on your success, but please keep in mind that your academic results depend on your own personal responsibility and effort. Throughout your studies, you will take courses across various subjects and departments, sometimes alongside both domestic and international students from other programmes. 

The current global agricultural situation faces numerous challenges, including climate change, soil degradation, rural poverty, marginalization of farmers and the need to feed a growing population. Agroecology offers a solution by promoting sustainable, biodiversity-friendly practices that enhance resilience, social justice and long-term food security. You will learn various aspects of agriculture, including policies, sustainable practices, and systems thinking, and will be trained to contribute to solutions for addressing these pressing global challenges.

I wish you a warm welcome!

Raj Chongtham Iman, programme director of studies

 

Studying on the programme

  1. As a programme student, you must apply for courses before each semester. This is true even if you are already enrolled in a degree programme. The only exception is your first semester, when you are automatically given a place on the courses of your programme. Read more about how to apply for courses.

  2. To be accepted onto a course, you must meet its entry requirements. These requirements are listed in the course syllabus and in the online course catalogue. You might be admitted conditionally. If that is the case, we will check your eligibility at the start of the course before confirming registration.

  3. Registration: All students who are accepted must register to keep their place on the course. You must also register to attend classes and sit exams, be covered by student insurance, and have your grades recorded. The registration process is different if you are studying a degree programme compared to freestanding courses. Read more about registration.

  4. Late application: If you did not apply for a course during the regular application period, you may submit a late application. Read more about late applications.

  5. Waiting list: Have you applied for a course but been placed on the waiting list? If you are on the waiting list for a course, read more about how we offer places to waitlisted students.

 

Course syllabuses provide information about a course’s subject area(s) and its level and specialisation. The syllabus is available from the course’s webpage which you can search for here. If you are studying on a programme, you can in most cases click the course heading on the programme’s course schedule to go to the course page.

Abbreviations

  • G1N: First-cycle level, only upper secondary entry requirements
  • G1F: First-cycle level, fewer than 60 credits from first-cycle courses as entry requirement
  • G2F: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement
  • G2E: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement, contains a degree project for the Degree of Bachelor
  • A1N: Second-cycle level, only first-cycle course(s) as entry requirement – at SLU, a minimum of 120 credits at first-cycle level is required
  • A1F: Second-cycle level, contains degree project for
    Master’s degree (60 credits)
  • GXX: First-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified
  • AXX: Second-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified

General questions about your studies:
SLU’s study and career counsellors can help you with general questions about your studies and future career choices. They can help you organise your ideas and look at your choices, helping you make a decision that suits you. Read more about study support.

Programme-specific questions:
If you are doing a degree programme and have questions about choosing courses, programme structure, study plans or future opportunities, please contact the programme director of studies.

SLU Career:
As a student or doctoral student at SLU, you can use career support throughout your time here. You can get guidance and inspiration to help you prepare for your first job after university.
Learn more about SLU Career.

Study abroad:
Are you interested in studying abroad at one of the over 100 universities worldwide that SLU has exchange agreements with? Read more about studying abroad.

Educational systems:
Here are some systems and services to use during your studies at SLU:

  • Ladok – study documentation; use this to register for courses and exams
  • Canvas – learning platform; the digital classroom for your courses
  • TimeEdit – see your timetable and room bookings
  • Evald – course and programme evaluations
  • Email – student webmail

Learn more about educational systems at SLU


Study certificates:
As an SLU student, the easiest and fastest way to get proof of your grades and registration is through Ladok Student. Certificates issued from Ladok Student include a verification code that can be used to verify their authenticity.
Read more about study certificates.

Read more about admission to latter part of a programme.

In spring semester 2026 there are available places on the programme.

  • Year 2: 5 places

Selection
If there are more qualified applicants than available places when the application period has ended, than the applicants are ranked according to how many credits they can transfer to the degree. When the applicants have equal credentials, lottery is applied.

Degree

Once you have completed your studies, you need to apply for your degree.
Read more about applying for degree

Degree awarded on completion of the programme

Agroecology – Master’s Programme aims at a Degree of Master of Science with a major in Agricultural Science, a general qualification. See local instructions.

Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) will be provided with a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Agricultural Science.

Degree requirements

A Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with Agricultural Science as the main field of study is awarded to students who complete the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, according to the following:

at least 30 credits courses shall concern in-depth study within Agricultural Science (A1N; A1F),
at least 30 credits shall concern independent work (degree project) within Agricultural Science (A2E).
A Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with Agricultural Science, specialisation in agroecology as the main field of study, is awarded to students who complete the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, according to the following:

30 credits for the specialisation specified programme courses (A1N)
at least 15 credits for the specialisation elective programme courses (A1N, AXX)
at least 30 credits shall concern independent work (degree project) within Agricultural Science, specialisation in agroecology (A2E).
In the master´s degree, a maximum of 30 credits may constitute courses at the first cycle level, provided that these are not included in the bachelor´s degree or equivalent.

In addition the student must hold a Degree of Bachelor or professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.

If you have previous studies that correspond to a programme at SLU, you can apply for credit transfer. Read more about transferring credits.

After your studies

After your graduation, you may register in the SLU Alumni Network. Through the network you will be able to keep in contact with SLU and increase your professional and social network. Learn more about SLU Alumni Network.

Even after graduation, you may recieve career guidance. Read more at SLU Career.

The student account is deactivated two years after your last registered course has been completed.

Your home directory in SLU's file storage system is deleted one year after graduation. A good advice is, if you have data saved there that you want to have access to after your degree, you should save it on your own data storage media.

Read more about SLU account and files

Contact

  • Raj Chongtham Iman, Programme director of studies
    Department of Biosystems and Technology
    raj.chongtham@slu.se+4640415329+46725498812

    Contact the programme director of studies with questions about course selection, programme schedules, study plans, and future opportunities.

  • Katarina Lantz, Education administrator
    alnarp-kursadmin@slu.se+4640415108

    Contact the education administrator if you have any questions about LADOK registration, certificates or courses.

  • Karoline Schua, Education officer
    ltv-utbildningshandlaggare@slu.se+4640415034

    Contact the education officer if you have any questions about study programme regulations.

Year 1, 2026

autumn semester
spring semester
LB0108
31 Aug-01 Nov
Agroecology Basics
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0109
02 Nov-17 Jan
Agroecology and Sustainability of Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0513
18 Jan-24 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
autumn semester
LB0108
31 Aug-01 Nov
Agroecology Basics
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0109
02 Nov-17 Jan
Agroecology and Sustainability of Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
FÖ0513
18 Jan-24 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp

Year 1, 2025

autumn semester
spring semester
LB0108
01 Sep-02 Nov
Agroecology Basics
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0109
03 Nov-18 Jan
Agroecology and Sustainability of Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0513
19 Jan-23 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
autumn semester
LB0108
01 Sep-02 Nov
Agroecology Basics
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0109
03 Nov-18 Jan
Agroecology and Sustainability of Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
FÖ0513
19 Jan-23 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp

Year 2, 2026

autumn semester
spring semester
LB0137
31 Aug-01 Nov
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
FS0005
31 Aug-01 Nov
Foodscapes 1
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
31 Aug-17 Jan
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
31 Aug-01 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
31 Aug-01 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
02 Nov-17 Jan
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
TD0021
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
02 Nov-17 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1283
02 Nov-17 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
18 Jan-24 Mar
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
FS0006
18 Jan-24 Mar
Food Planning
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
18 Jan-06 Jun
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
18 Jan-24 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
25 Mar-06 Jun
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
EX0848
25 Mar-29 Aug
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1405
25 Mar-06 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1380
25 Mar-06 Jun
Urban Ecology for the Development of Sustainable Living
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
autumn semester
LB0137
31 Aug-01 Nov
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
FS0005
31 Aug-01 Nov
Foodscapes 1
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
31 Aug-17 Jan
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
31 Aug-01 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
31 Aug-01 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
02 Nov-17 Jan
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
TD0021
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
02 Nov-17 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1283
02 Nov-17 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
EX0848
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
18 Jan-24 Mar
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
FS0006
18 Jan-24 Mar
Food Planning
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
18 Jan-06 Jun
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
18 Jan-24 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
25 Mar-06 Jun
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1405
25 Mar-06 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1380
25 Mar-06 Jun
Urban Ecology for the Development of Sustainable Living
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
summer
LB0137
07 Jun-29 Aug
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant

Year 2, 2025

autumn semester
spring semester
LB0137
01 Sep-02 Nov
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FS0005
01 Sep-02 Nov
Foodscapes 1
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
01 Sep-18 Jan
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
01 Sep-02 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
01 Sep-02 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
TD0021
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
03 Nov-18 Jan
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
03 Nov-18 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1283
03 Nov-18 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
19 Jan-23 Mar
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
FS0006
19 Jan-23 Mar
Food Planning
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
19 Jan-07 Jun
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
19 Jan-23 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
24 Mar-07 Jun
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
EX0848
24 Mar-30 Aug
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1405
24 Mar-07 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1380
24 Mar-07 Jun
Urban Ecology for the Development of Sustainable Living
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
autumn semester
LB0137
01 Sep-02 Nov
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FS0005
01 Sep-02 Nov
Foodscapes 1
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
01 Sep-18 Jan
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
01 Sep-02 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
01 Sep-02 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
TD0021
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
03 Nov-18 Jan
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
03 Nov-18 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1283
03 Nov-18 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
EX0848
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
19 Jan-23 Mar
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
FS0006
19 Jan-23 Mar
Food Planning
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0848
19 Jan-07 Jun
Independent Project in Agricultural science, A2E - Agroecology - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
19 Jan-23 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0137
24 Mar-07 Jun
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1405
24 Mar-07 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1380
24 Mar-07 Jun
Urban Ecology for the Development of Sustainable Living
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
summer
LB0137
08 Jun-30 Aug
Advanced Practice
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant