卧龙岗大学

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.

Why choose this course

The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is Australia’s only multidisciplinary university-based centre dedicated to research, education and training in ocean law, maritime security and natural marine resource management.

ANCORS maintains a strong and vibrant higher degree research (HDR) program. It currently accommodates more than 30 HDR students from 16 countries, researching a broad range of topics across both disciplinary divides and the core strengths of ANCORS expertise.

ANCORS is one of UOW’s 11 research strengths, and is the lead unit for the Sustaining Coastal and Marine Zones challenge in the University’s Global Challenges program for multi-faculty interdisciplinary research.

The Centre has a core capacity-building role, assisting governments, regional and international organisations, NGOs and community groups, and industry to develop improved knowledge and understanding of ocean-related activities. The Centre has forged close links with a range of government and non-government agencies, not only within Australia, including a long-term relationship with the Royal Australian Navy, but also across the Indo-Pacific region and globally.

The Centre conducts multidisciplinary, policy-oriented research; runs both postgraduate coursework and research degree programs; and conducts professional short courses and other teaching programs on campus and around the world.

The research interests of ANCORS fall into the following main categories:

ocean law
oceans policy and management
maritime strategy and security
fisheries governance and management
marine environmental law
maritime boundary delimitation
public international law of shipping