Master of Philosophy (Maritime Laws)

Study Area

Law

Study Level

Research

University

University of Wollongong

State

NSW

Course Detail

Campus

Wollongong

Intake Time

March, July

Standard Duration

2 years

About the Course

The Master of Philosophy (Maritime Laws) comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit point thesis in the field of maritime law. Credit may be awarded for the coursework component, depending on your academic and professional background, which will determine your appropriate entry point. The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is Australia’s only multidisciplinary university-based centre dedicated to research, education and training on ocean law, maritime security and natural marine resource management. To complete this course you are required to complete CMP 902 Law of the Sea, CMP 911 Research Project in Maritime Studies and one other subject from the ANCORS postgraduate coursework program schedule as the coursework component. You may be required to attend additional lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program. The thesis involves original research which should make a significant contribution to the field of maritime law. Prior to applying for admission, please contact a potential ANCORS supervisor whose research interest and expertise aligns with your desired area of study. For information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services, visit UOW's Research and Innovation website. For specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, visit the Faculty's research pages.

Requirements

Average Score

WAM 60+ or GPA of 2.8 out of 4.

IELTS

7 overall and individual band scores of 6.5

Background Requirements

YES

University of Wollongong

Institute Ranking

"#196 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #10 in Australia"

Program Ranking

"#9 in Australia for Law and Legal Studies, #101-150 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020"