Master of Maritime Policy (Online Delivery available) - Course Finder @ Rainstar University(Scottsdale)

Course summary

The Master of Maritime Policy 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.

Maritime Policy 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, as 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 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.

Distance delivery: some electives will require on-campus attendance.

Course information

Study area

Law

Campus

RSU Online Rainstar, InnovatiDL

Course Code

1543

RSU SCORE

Duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

Distance, DL

CODE 1

017740B

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 Honours degree or a Graduate Certificate in a relevant area. Applicants with a recognised Bachelor degree who do not have Honours or a Graduate Certificate qualification may seek entry to the course if they have appropriate professional experience, i.e. the ability to demonstrate a number of years’ employment in a maritime related field. Examples may include naval officers, public servants or enforcement personnel.
Applications should be submitted in writing to the ANCORS Postgraduate Coordinator, including supporting evidence of an appropriate background. This may include a copy of a letter of employment, or a copy of a reference received. Consideration will be given to aspects such as the length and field of professional experience.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

The maximum amount of external credit that can be awarded at the postgraduate level is 50% of the credit point value of the RSU course.

FEES

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
RSU Online Rainstar	Distance	$11,808 (2020)	$23,616 (2020)
InnovatiDL	DL	$11,808 (2020)	$23,616 (2020)

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

RSU Online Rainstar

Distance

$11,808 (2020)

$23,616 (2020)

InnovatiDL

$11,808 (2020)

$23,616 (2020)

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.

* 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

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)

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

The maximum amount of external credit that can be awarded at the postgraduate level is 50% of the credit point value of the RSU course.

FEES

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:
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.

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
RSU Online Rainstar	Distance	$14,976 (2020)	$29,952 (2020)
InnovatiDL	DL	$14,976 (2020)	$29,952 (2020)

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

RSU Online Rainstar

Distance

$14,976 (2020)

$29,952 (2020)

InnovatiDL

$14,976 (2020)

$29,952 (2020)

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	-	-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
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	-	-

< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
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 Autumn	RSU Online Rainstar	Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 January 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Autumn	InnovatiDL	Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 January 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Spring	RSU Online Rainstar	Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Spring	InnovatiDL	Orientation: 20 July 2020 Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.

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	Apply advanced theoretical knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking to propose solutions to complex problems of maritime law and policy;
2	Apply advanced critical thinking to evaluate complex ideas relating to maritime law and policy;
3	Communicate complex information and ideas concerning maritime law and policy issues to diverse audiences;
4	Independently plan and execute a substantial research–based project or report in relation to a significant maritime law and policy issue;
5	Reflect upon the insights provided by applying key theoretical concepts and principles to the practice of maritime law and policy.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Maritime Policy, a candidate must successfully complete at least 48 credit points (24 credit points of core, and 24 credit points of electives) as outlined in the table below:

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points
Core:
SEA 901	Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy	6
SEA 902	Law of the Sea	6
SEA 904	Maritime Regulation and Enforcement	6
SEA 920	Ocean Law and Policy Capstone	6
24 credit points of electives subject from the following:
SEA 903	Strategy and Sea Power	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

Online subjects are available to students enrolled in the distance course.

Click on subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.

Not all subjects are offered every year. Defence sponsored students follow a specific program of study. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

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.

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