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Master of Maritime Policy
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Maritime Policy |
Abbreviation: | MMaritimePol |
UOW Course Code: | 1543 |
CRICOS Code: | 017740B |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Law, Maritime Policy |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Law, Humanities and The Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring 1 |
Delivery mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Innovation Campus (Wollongong) |
Additional Information: |
course description
The program is designed to meet the professional development requirements of those working in marine fields, such as navies, relevant government departments and agencies, NGOs and the private sector, or those who intend to pursue a career in a maritime or related field.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 16 credit points of prescribed subjects and 32 credit points of elective subjects, from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
Course structure
Subjects | Credit Points | ||
Prescribed Subjects | |||
Law of the Sea | 8 | ||
Comparative Oceans Policy and Management | 8 | ||
Elective Subjects 2 | |||
Strategy and Sea Power | 8 | ||
Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 8 | ||
Legal Regulation of Shipping | 8 | ||
Maritime Security Law and Policy | 8 | ||
Contemporary Maritime Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region | 8 | ||
International Marine Environmental Law | 8 | ||
Selected Topic in Maritime Studies | 8 | ||
Research Project in Maritime Studies | 8 | ||
Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies | 16 | ||
Integrated Marine and Coastal Management | 8 | ||
International Fisheries Law | 8 | ||
Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance | 8 | ||
NOTE:
1. International students must commence in Autumn session unless approved otherwise. Those seeking Spring session entry must demonstrate previous studies and adequate knowledge of the Law of the Sea. Domestic students may commence in Spring Session upon consultation with Course Coordinator.
2. Not all subjects are offered every year. Defence sponsored students follow a specific program of study. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au