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Master of Maritime Policy | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Maritime Policy |
Abbreviation: | MMaritimePol |
UOW Course Code: | 1543 |
CRICOS Code: | 017740B |
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 / UAC Code: | Innovation Campus (iC: Wollongong) |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The 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.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Maritime Policy 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, regulation of shipping and fisheries management;
- Analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy;
- Devise potential solutions to gaps in the legal and policy framework of the law of the sea by identifying and analysing relevant issues;
- Address key issues in maritime policy by applying effective research skills and reviewing, analysing and synthesising complex theories and concepts;
- Communicate concepts effectively to a range of audiences;
- 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 policy.
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 Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| CMP 902 | Law of the Sea | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 905 | Legal Regulation of Shipping | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| Electives | |||
| CMP 901 | Strategy and Sea Power | 8 | Not offered in this year |
| CMP 904 | Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 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 |
| CMP 909 | International Marine Environmental Law | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 910 | Selected Topic in Maritime Studies | 8 | Not offered in this year |
| 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 this year |
| CMP 914 | International Fisheries Law | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| CMP 917 | Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance | 8 | Spring |
Note: Online subjects are available to students enrolled in the distance course.
Not all subjects are offered every year. Defence sponsored students follow a specific program of study. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator 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