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. 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