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Master of Maritime Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Maritime Studies |
Abbreviation: |
MMaritimeStud |
My University: |
Law, Laws, Legal, Maritime Studies |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring1 |
Delivery mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) and Distance2 |
Location: |
Innovation Campus (Wollongong) |
UOW Course Code: |
520 |
CRICOS Code: |
042637D |
Overview
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 / Assumed Knowledge
Students should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent or an appropriate professional background.
Credit Transfer
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.
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 Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Prescribed Subjects | ||
CMP 902 |
Law of the Sea |
8 |
CMP 911 |
Research Project in Maritime Studies |
8 |
Elective Subjects3 | ||
CMP 901 |
Strategy and Sea Power |
8 |
CMP 904 |
Maritime Regulation and Enforcement |
8 |
CMP 905 |
Legal Regulation of Shipping |
8 |
CMP 906 |
Comparative Oceans Policy and Management |
8 |
CMP 907 |
Maritime Security Law and Policy |
8 |
CMP 908 |
Contemporary Maritime Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region |
8 |
CMP 909 |
International Marine Environmental Law |
8 |
CMP 910 |
Selected Topic in Maritime Studies |
8 |
CMP 912 |
Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies |
16 |
CMP 913 |
Integrated Marine and Coastal Management |
8 |
CMP 914 |
International Fisheries Law |
8 |
CMP 917 |
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 http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: law-enquiries@uow.edu.au