Soil, Water and Environment
Information for those studying on the Master's programme (two-year) in Soil, Water and Environment. On this page you will find information about the programme, contact details and the documents governing the degree programme.
Welcome letter
Congratulations on your place on the programme Soil, Water and Environment (MSc) at SLU in Uppsala, Campus Ultuna. 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 Soil Water Processes in Agroecosystems, 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.
The next two years will be exciting, with hard work and a lot of fun. During your studies, you will take courses in different subjects at different departments, often together with students from other programmes. The SWE programme will provide you with advanced knowledge in soil and water management and combines scientific training with applied knowledge. You will be trained in the ability to assess the effects of various types of soil use on soil and water quality and to design and apply relevant management methods. The programme covers in-depth elements in soil science and applied parts in sustainable soil and water use. Some courses focus on international aspects of soil and water management. The studies conclude with an independent project (degree project) where you will implement your knowledge on a current issue within the subject area of sustainable soil and water use.
Upon completion of the programme, depending on the choice of courses, you will be awarded with a Master of Science in either Soil science or Environmental science. After your education, your expertise will be needed within public authorities from local to national levels as well as within research or private companies such as consultancy firms, both nationally and internationally. You will also have good opportunities to become a PhD student.
We wish you a warm welcome!
Programme Directors of Studies
Karin Hamnér, Researcher
Department of Soil and Environment
karin.hamner@slu.se, +46 (0)18-671236
Hanna Friberg, Associate professor
Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology
hanna.friberg@slu.se, +46 (0)18-671876
Programme syllabus
Studying on the programme
The graphical course schedule (pdf-file) shows all programme courses for a specific academic year in an overview picture. Information on the courses may also be found in the programme syllabus.
Graphical course schedule, NM029 Soil, Water and Environment, academic year 2026-2027 (PDF).
The graphical course schedule (pdf-file) shows all programme courses for a specific academic year in an overview picture. Information on the courses may also be found in the programme syllabus.
Graphical course schedule, NM029 Soil, Water and Environment, academic year 2025-2026 (PDF).
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 find by using the course search.
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.
In order to be awarded the degree of Master of Science, you must carry out an independent project/degree project at master level (A2E) worth at least 30 credits. All independent projects have a course syllabus and the course schedule indicates when these courses are offered.
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Degree
Once you have completed your studies, you need to apply for your degree.
After your studies
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Your student account will be deactivated two years after your last registered course has ended and your data folder in SLU's file storage system is deleted one year after graduation.
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Contact
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Karin Hamnér, Programme Director of Studies
Soil nutrient cycling
karin.hamner@slu.se -
Hanna Friberg, Assistant Programme Director of Studies
Division of Plant Pathology/Epidemiology
hanna.friberg@slu.se • +4618671876 • +46702248873