Postgraduate Courses
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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

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring*

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face) and Distance

Delivery Campus:

Innovation Campus (iC: Wollongong)

Additional Information:

Course Finder

* 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.

Overview

This program is designed to meet the early or mid-career education requirements of maritime professionals working in a policy or operational context, or those who intend to pursue a career in a maritime or related field. It requires students to complete an original maritime-related research project.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Maritime Studies will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the key principles of the law of the sea and in at least one of the following areas of maritime policy: maritime enforcement, maritime security, marine environmental law, oceans policy and fisheries management.
  2. Analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy.
  3. Devise potential solutions to gaps in the legal and policy framework of the law of the sea by identifying and analysing relevant issues.
  4. Address key issues in maritime studies by applying effective research skills and reviewing, analysing and synthesising complex theories and concepts.
  5. Communicate concepts effectively to a range of audiences.
  6. Independently plan and execute a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship that demonstrates advanced understanding and critical analysis of the area of Maritime Studies.

 

Course Structure

Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 16 credit points of core subjects and 32 credit points of elective subjects, from the subjects listed in the Course Program.  

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Core
CMP 902Law of the Sea8Autumn, Spring
CMP 911Research Project in Maritime Studies8Autumn, Spring
Electives
CMP 901Strategy and Sea Power8Autumn, Spring
CMP 904Maritime Regulation and Enforcement8Autumn, Spring
CMP 905Legal Regulation of Shipping8Autumn, Spring
CMP 906Comparative Oceans Policy8Autumn, Spring
CMP 907Maritime Security Law and Policy8Autumn, Spring
CMP 908Contemporary Maritime Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region8Autumn, Spring
CMP 909International Marine Environmental Law8Autumn, Spring
CMP 910Selected Topic in Maritime Studies8Autumn, Spring
CMP 912Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies16Autumn, Spring
CMP 913Integrated Marine and Coastal Management8Not offered in 2015
CMP 914International Fisheries Law8Autumn, Spring
CMP 915Fisheries Management8Autumn
CMP 917Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance8Spring

Note: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator to discuss an appropriate program of study before enrolling.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 27 August, 2018