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Master of Fisheries Policy

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Fisheries Policy

Abbreviation:

MFishPol

My University:

Law, Laws, Legal

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Total Credit Points:

48

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Innovation Campus (Wollongong)

UOW Course Code:

1621

CRICOS Code:

068542G

Overview

The Master of Fisheries Policy program is designed for fisheries and environmental policy officers, mid-level managers and enforcement officers from governments, and regional and international organisations. The degree covers international, regional and national frameworks for sustainable fisheries management and provides knowledge and skills necessary for the management of fisheries and aquatic resources.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Students should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent or an appropriate professional background.

Course Requirements

Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising subjects listed in the Course Program.

Course Program

Subjects

Credit Points

Prescribed Subjects

CMP 902

Law of the Sea

8

CMP 914

International Fisheries Law

8

CMP 915

Fisheries Management

8

CMP 916

Fisheries and Development

8

CMP 917

Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance

8

CMP 918

International Fish Trade

8

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: law-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 26 October, 2012