Postgraduate TAS-JNB526-2021

International Maritime Policy

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

12 Jul 2021

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Explain the different perspectives and conflicts of interest that can arise over different uses of the sea
Explain the international regulatory framework and the main international regimes applying to the oceans and ocean uses
Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of maritime policy issues from both a national and international perspective
Demonstrate an understanding of key conceptual approaches (including constituent principles and analytical tools) applied in public policy development and regime building within the context of maritime management and oceans governance

Topics covered

- Introduction to Maritime Policy
- Pillars of Ocean Management
- International Law of the Sea
- Maritime Boundaries
- International Shipping Policy
- Marine Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
- Climate Change and Maritime Policy
- Living Marine Resources
- Safety and Security,and Law and Order at Sea
- Integrated Ocean Management
- Conflict Coercion and Cooperation at Sea
- Policy Lessons from Maritime Tragedies

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

International Maritime Policy will bring you into contact with disparate issues, including legal, regulatory and policy issues, in contemporary integrated oceans management. The underlying theme is one of integrated policy, planning and management covering all uses of the sea. The modern maritime manager should have an appreciation of the many uses (and demands) of marine areas, the potential conflicts between these uses, and the contemporary drive to manage marine areas in an integrated and holistic manner and with a focus on sustainable development.

Assessments

Engagement Task: Quiz (0%%)
Multiple Choice Quiz (10%%)
Problem Solving Short Essays (20%%)
Problem Solving Essays (30%%)
Final Assessment (TBC) (40%%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 11 Jul 21 to 17 Oct 21)

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