Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

Maritime Studies deals with policy, law and security issues related to the worlds oceans. It addresses various issues related to the sea, including maritime trade routes, its significance as a natural habitat, and its role as a source of both international political tensions and cooperation. Throughout this degree you will gain an understanding of areas such as maritime enforcement, maritime security threats and solutions, marine environmental law, regulation of shipping and marine resources management. As you learn to analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy, you will also devise solutions to gaps in legal and policy frameworks. One of the benefits for students of the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies is the close links that UOWs Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) has established with a range of government agencies, international businesses and non-governmental organisations in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region and globally, including a long-term relationship with the Royal Australian Navy.

Standard entry requirements

A recognised Bachel degree , appropriate professional experience. Suppting evidence of professional experience should include a statement of service employment reference. Consideration will be given to aspects such as the length and field of professional experience.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Innovation Campus International: $16,056 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
UOW Online International: $16,056 No
  • Online/Off-campus : 6 months

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