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.
Delivery
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Course structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Maritime Policy, a candidate must successfully complete at least 48 credit points, comprised of:
16 credit points of core subjects and
32 credit points of elective subjects, from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
16 credit points of core subjects and
32 credit points of elective subjects, from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
48 Credit points
Core16 Credit points
Electives32 Credit points
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course 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, regulation of shipping 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 policy 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 policy.
Pathways and nested qualifications
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Contact details
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