The Master of Philosophy (Maritime Laws) comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit point thesis in the field of maritime law. Advanced standing 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. Course Learning Outcomes Candidates graduating from the Master of Philosophy will be able to: Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge; Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories; Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community; Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs. Course Structure Master of Philosophy (Law) The degree comprises a coursework component (24 credit points) and a research component (72 credit points). The coursework component will comprise subjects approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) and will provide students with training in the theories and methodologies which inform their research area. This training includes theoretical perspectives as well as an introduction to research techniques and work towards a detailed proposal leading up to the thesis.