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. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate allows articulation into the following coursework Masters degrees: Master of Maritime Studies 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 Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies will be able to: Evaluate the key principles of the law of the sea and in at least one of the following areas of maritime policy: maritime enforcement, maritime security, marine environmental law, oceans policy and fisheries management; Analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy; Address key issues in maritime studies by applying effective research skills, and advanced knowledge and by reviewing, analysing and synthesising complex theories and concepts; Communicate concepts effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.