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Master of Maritime Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Maritime Studies |
Abbreviation: | MMaritimeStud |
UOW Course Code: | 520 |
CRICOS Code: | 042637D |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Law, Laws, Legal, Maritime Studies |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Law, Humanities and The Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring1 |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) and Distance2 |
Delivery Campus: | Innovation Campus (Wollongong) |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
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. This program is intended for those with specific interest in a maritime-related research topic.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies may be eligible for 8 credit points of credit transfer in recognition of professional experience or prior learning. Refer to UOW's Admissions and Advanced Standing Policy.
Course structure
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 | |
Research Project in Maritime Studies | 8 | |
Elective Subjects3 | ||
Strategy and Sea Power | 8 | |
Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 8 | |
Legal Regulation of Shipping | 8 | |
Comparative Oceans Policy and Management | 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 | |
Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies | 16 | |
Integrated Marine and Coastal Management | 8 | |
International Fisheries Law | 8 | |
Fisheries Management | 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 adequate knowledge and previous studies of the Law of the Sea. Domestic students may commence in Spring Session upon consultation with Course Coordinator.
2. Distance mode of study available to Domestic Students only.
3. Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator to discuss an appropriate program of study before enrolling.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au