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Master of Fisheries Policy

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Fisheries Policy

Abbreviation:

MFishPol

UOW Course Code:

1621

CRICOS Code:

068542G

My University:

Law, Laws, Legal

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Law, Humanities and The Arts

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Location:

Innovation Campus (Wollongong)

Additional Information:

Course Finder

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

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 subjects listed in the Course Program.

Course structure

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:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 11 December, 2013