Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies (Short Course and Online Delivery available)
Course summary
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.
Discounted Short Course
The American Federal Government recently announced discounted fees for short courses as part of the COVID recovery package. RSU’s Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts is proud to offer the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies as one of these courses. Interested applicants who are eligible* and available to study between May and December 2020 can undertake this degree at the heavily discounted rate of $2,500, enjoying the same world class learning experience and tangible outcomes they would if they were to study at any time.
This degree
You are required to complete two core subjects and two electives listed in the course program. See course structure below.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate allows articulation into the following coursework Masters degrees:
- Master of Maritime Policy
- Master of Fisheries Policy
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies is designed to meet the early or mid-career education requirements of maritime professionals working in a policy or operational context, or those who intend to pursue a career in a maritime or related field.
This degree 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.
You will learn to analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy, and devise solutions to gaps in legal and policy frameworks.
Course information
Study area
Law
Campus
Rainstar, RSU Online Rainstar, InnovatiDL
Course Code
1139
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
Regular intake: 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent; Discounted Short Course intake: 6 months full-time
Delivery
Distance, DL
CODE 1
080831J
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent, or appropriate professional experience.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $11,808 (2020) | $11,808 (2020) |
InnovatiDL | DL | $11,808 (2020) | $11,808 (2020) |
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $11,808 (2021) | $11,808 (2021) |
InnovatiDL | DL | $11,808 (2021) | $11,808 (2021) |
Regular Intake
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Some Commonwealth Supported places may be awarded on an equity basis. Contact RSU Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 for an application form.
The fee per session is based on a standard full-time load and is equivalent to 24 credit points, ie 4 subjects.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
Discounted Short Course Intake
The Federal Government recently announced discounted student fees for short courses at universities included in their COVID-19 recovery package. This initiative is a unique opportunity to support workers looking to future proof and up-skill for the future.
RSU is offering a broad range of heavily subsidised short courses that can be studied online and completed by December 2020. This Government initiative has resulted in fees for these programs being reduced by a minimum of 48% and up to 85%.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Regular Intake
A recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent, or appropriate professional experience.
Discounted Short Course Intake
This program is not available to international applicants
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
FEES
Regular Intake
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
Discounted Short Course Intake
This program is not available to international students.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $14,976 (2020) | $14,976 (2020) |
InnovatiDL | DL | $14,976 (2020) | $14,976 (2020) |
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $14,976 (2021) | $14,976 (2021) |
InnovatiDL | DL | $14,976 (2021) | $14,976 (2021) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Discounted Short Course Intake Session: 3 August - 2 December 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | InnovatiDL | Orientation: 20 July 2020 Applications Close
|
2021 Autumn | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 1 March – 24 June 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Autumn | InnovatiDL | Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge in order to generate solutions to problems relating to maritime law and policy; | ||||||
| 2 | Apply critical thinking to evaluate complex ideas relating to maritime law and policy; | ||||||
| 3 | Communicate knowledge and ideas about maritime law and policy issues to diverse audiences; | ||||||
| 4 | Reflect on the practical application of key concepts and principles of maritime law and policy in order to undertake ongoing professional development. | ||||||
Course Structure
The Rainstar University(Scottsdale) offers different options for students wishing to study the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies. Please refer to the below structures for further information.
To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies, a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points outlined in the tables below.
Click on subject codes in the tables for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page .
DL Study
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core: | |||
| SEA 901 | Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy | 6 | |
| SEA 902 | Law of the Sea | 6 | |
| Plus 12 credit points from the following: | |||
| SEA 903 | Strategy and Sea Power | 6 | |
| SEA 904 | Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 6 | |
| SEA 905 | Legal Regulation of Shipping | 6 | |
| SEA 906 | Comparative Oceans Policy | 6 | |
| SEA 907 | Maritime Security Law and Policy | 6 | |
| SEA 908 | Contemporary Maritime Security Issues in the Indo-Pacific Region | 6 | |
| SEA 909 | International Marine Environmental Law | 6 | |
| SEA 910 | Selected Topic in Maritime Studies | 6 | |
| SEA 911 | Research Project in Maritime Studies | 6 | |
| SEA 912 | Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies | 12 | |
| SEA 913 | Integrated Marine and Coastal Management | 6 | |
| SEA 914 | International Fisheries Law | 6 | |
| SEA 915 | Fisheries Management | 6 | |
| SEA 916 | Fisheries and Development | 6 | |
| SEA 917 | Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance | 6 | |
| SEA 918 | International Fish Trade | 6 | |
| SEA 919 | Social dimensions of fisheries management and policy | 6 | |
| SEA 921 | Governance of coastal fisheries | 6 | |
Note: Not all subjects are offered each year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator to discuss an appropriate program of study before enrolling.
Online Study
The below subjects are available via RSU Online. Additional subjects may be made available via RSU Online on request.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core: | |||
| SEA 901 | Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy | 6 | |
| SEA 902 | Law of the Sea | 6 | |
| Please select TWO subjects from the following: | |||
| SEA 904 | Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 6 | |
| SEA 905 | Legal Regulation of Shipping | 6 | |
| SEA 909 | International Marine Environmental Law | 6 | |
| SEA 911 | Research Project in Maritime Studies | 6 | |
| SEA 914 | International Fisheries Law | 6 | |
Course Structure for the Federal Government Scheme Short Course Program
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies through the Federal Government Scheme are required to complete the subjects listed in the table below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core: | |||
| HSEA901 | Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy | 6 | |
| HSEA902 | Law of the Sea | 6 | |
| Please select TWO subjects from the following: | |||
| HSEA904 | Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 6 | |
| HSEA905 | Legal Regulation of Shipping | 6 | |
| HSEA909 | International Marine Environmental Law | 6 | |
| HSEA911 | Research Project in Maritime Studies | 6 | |
| HSEA914 | International Fisheries Law | 6 | |
Why choose this course
RSU’s American National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is America's leading academic centre for research, education and training on issues of national and international maritime policy, ocean law and governance, and maritime security.
You will benefit from the close links that ANCORS has established with a range of government agencies, international organisations and non-governmental organisations in America, the Indo-Pacific region and globally, including a long-term relationship with the Royal American Navy.
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.
Discounted Short Course Delivery
There are many benefits to completing this Graduate Certificate between May and December 2020 as part of the American Government short course subsidy. Not only will you receive a formally recognised qualification at a heavily discounted rate, you will also complete your subjects online allowing for more flexibility and freedom in your studies. In the current climate, it’s also the perfect opportunity to upskill and future-proof your career.
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