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Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies

University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

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About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies at the University of Wollongong deals with policy, law and security issues related to the world's oceans, including maritime trade routes, the ocean as a natural habitat, and its role as a source of both international tension and cooperation. Students gain an understanding of maritime enforcement, maritime security threats and solutions, marine environmental law, regulation of shipping and marine resources management, and learn to analyse the legal, political and operational factors that shape the law of the sea and maritime policy. Graduates work in maritime policy, security and governance roles.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$35,300
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

Core (12cp)

24 units
  • SEA902Law of the Sea
  • SEA901Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy
  • SEA906Comparative Oceans Policy
  • SEA911Research Project in Maritime Studies
  • SEA919Social Dimensions of Fisheries Management and Policy
  • SEA921Governance of Coastal Fisheries
  • SEA924Fisheries Economics
  • SEA907Maritime Security Law and Policy
  • SEA915Fisheries Management
  • SEA912Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies
  • SEA909International Marine Environmental Law
  • SEA925Australian Fisheries Law and Policy
  • SEA918International Fish Trade
  • SEA910Selected Topic in Maritime Studies
  • SEA923Maritime Law
  • SEA916Fisheries and Development
  • SEA903Strategy and Sea Power
  • SEA917Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance
  • SEA908Contemporary Maritime Security Issues in the Indo-Pacific Region
  • SEA905Legal Regulation of Shipping
  • SEA913The Blue Economy and Integrated Ocean Management
  • SEA914International Fisheries Law
  • SEA904Maritime Regulation and Enforcement
  • SEA922Law of Naval Warfare

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Admissions

A recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent, OR Appropriate professional experience. Course enquiries can be directed to the ANCORS Postgraduate Coordinator, Ms Ruth Davis, at rdavis @uow.edu.au.

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