Master of Fisheries Policy

University of Wollongong

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

The Master of Fisheries Policy degree is designed specifically for fisheries or environmental policy officers and mid-level managers or enforcement officers, or for those wanting to pursue a career in fisheries and marine resources management.Fisheries policy addresses international, regional and national frameworks for sustainable fisheries management. It involves the important global issues of the links between fisheries and food security, and the tensions between the conservation of marine living resources for the future benefit of humankind and the economic benefits that fisheries can bring.This degree provides a broad understanding of the law of the sea and the issues facing the fisheries sector, including fisheries management; monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS); fish trade; and regulatory compliance. You will look at the relationships between fisheries law, policy, science, economics and trade in the management of fisheries resources. You will also learn to analyse the legal, political and operational factors that make sustainable fisheries management so difficult and devise solutions to the problems.Knowledge of international fisheries law and trade law will be cultivated, while developing high-level ethical judgments about the implications of the globalisation of fisheries for developing states.

Designed for

Professionals working in government departments and international organisations with fisheries-related or environment/management functions

Structure

The Master of Fisheries Policy requires the successful completion of 48 credit points

Subjects

  • Fisheries policy

Standard entry requirements

A recognised Bachelor Honours degree or a Graduate Certificate in a relevant area.

Study pathways

The maximum amount of external credit that can be awarded at the postgraduate level is 50% of the credit point value of the UOW course. For further information contact UOW Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 (within Australia) or +61 2 4221 3218 (if overseas).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Innovation Campus Domestic: $24,624
International: $30,576
Yes
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
UOW Online Domestic: $24,624
International: $30,576
No
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

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