Overview

This Maritime Policy degree at University of Wollongong provides a broad understanding of the law of the sea, ocean governance and maritime security. You will gain knowledge of areas such as maritime enforcement, maritime security threats and solutions, marine environmental law, regulation of shipping and marine resources management.

Why choose this course

UOW’s Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is Australia's leading academic centre for research, education and training on issues of national and international maritime policy, ocean law and governance, and maritime security.

Support is provided from day one through a system of focused classes facilitated by highly experienced practitioners with domestic and international experience, and knowledge of the law of the sea.

You will also take part in a variety of professional activities, including specialist seminars.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Law of the Sea

Maritime Regulation and Enforcement

Ocean Law and Policy Capstone

Strategy and Sea Power

Legal Regulation of Shipping

Maritime Security Law and Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Marine Science View 11 other Masters in Marine Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS Provider No: 017740B

A recognised Bachelor Honours degree or a recognised Bachelors debree plus a Graduate Certificate in a relevant area;

OR

A recognised Bachelor degree and appropriate professional experience (i.e. the ability to demonstrate a number of years’ employment in a maritime related field. Examples may include naval officers, public servants or enforcement personnel). Supporting evidence should include a statement of service or employment reference. Consideration will be given to aspects such as the length and field of professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

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38880 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

25781 AUD / year

≈ 25781 AUD / year

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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Funding

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