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Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
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Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies |
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Abbreviation: |
GCertMaritimeSt |
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UOW Course Code: |
1139 |
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CRICOS Code: |
080831J |
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Total Credit Points: |
24 |
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Duration: |
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
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Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
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Intake Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
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Delivery Mode: |
On-campus (Face-to-face), Distance |
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Delivery Campus: |
Innovation Campus (iC: Wollongong) |
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Additional Information: |
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 for those without prior professional experience who may want to later articulate into one of the ANCORS Masters degree programs.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies will be able to:
- 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.
- Analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy.
- Address key issues in maritime studies by applying effective research skills, and advanced knowledge and by reviewing, analysing and synthesising complex theories and concepts.
- Communicate concepts effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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| CMP 902 | Law of the Sea | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 16 credit points from the following subjects: | |||
| CMP 901 | Strategy and Sea Power | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 904 | Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 905 | Legal Regulation of Shipping | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 906 | Comparative Oceans Policy | 8 | Spring |
| CMP 907 | Maritime Security Law and Policy | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 908 | Contemporary Maritime Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 909 | International Marine Environmental Law | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 910 | Selected Topic in Maritime Studies | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 911 | Research Project in Maritime Studies | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 912 | Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies | 16 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 913 | Integrated Marine and Coastal Management | 8 | Not offered in 2016 |
| CMP 914 | International Fisheries Law | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 915 | Fisheries Management | 8 | Autumn |
| CMP 916 | Fisheries and Development | 8 | Autumn |
| CMP 917 | Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance | 8 | Spring |
| CMP 918 | International Fish Trade | 8 | Spring |
Notes:
Online subjects are available to students enrolled in the distance course.
Not all subjects are offered each 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: ancors@uow.edu.au