Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies

Maritime Studies deals with policy, law and security issues related to the world’s oceans. It addresses these issues in the contexts of the importance of the sea for trade, a source of both living and non-living marine resources, as an important natural environment, and as both a source of international political tensions and cooperation.

This course will assist students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of maritime, oceans or fisheries policy. It provides students with a background in a complementary discipline such as science, law, resource management, environment and engineering, with an introduction to law and policy for the oceans. Graduates are typically interested in careers in policy with government (federal and state, also international regional) involved in areas such as resource management, defence, foreign affairs or with organisations involved in marine resource management and conservation.

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

English Requirements

IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 62 All bands 54