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Master of Fisheries Policy

Understand the laws of the sea. Gain domestic and international experience.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

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Distance

Duration

1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Code

UOW: 1621

Overview

The Master of Fisheries Policy degree is designed specifically for fisheries or environmental policy officers and mid-level managers or enforcement officers, or for those wanting to pursue a career in fisheries and marine resources management.

This degree provides a broad understanding of the law of the sea and the issues facing the fisheries sector, including fisheries management; monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS); fish trade; and regulatory compliance.

You will look at the relationships between fisheries law, policy, science, economics and trade in the management of fisheries resources and analyse the legal, political and operational factors that make sustainable fisheries management so difficult and devise solutions to the problems.

One of the benefits for students of the Master of Fisheries Policy is the close links that UOW’s Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) has established with a range of government agencies, international businesses and non-governmental organisations in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region and globally, including a long-term relationship with the Royal Australian Navy.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Careers

Barrister
Fisheries Policy Advisor
Governmental policy development in areas such as Resource Management, Defence, Foreign Affairs and Maritime Trade
Lawyer
Maritime Policy Advisor

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

English Language 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

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
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 UOW course.

For further information contact UOW Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 (within Australia) or +61 2 4221 3218 (if overseas).

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Innovation Campus	On Campus	$17664 (2025)	$35328 (2025)
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$17664 (2025)	$35328 (2025)
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$17664 (2026)	$35328 (2026)
Innovation Campus	On Campus	$17664 (2026)	$35328 (2026)

* 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 UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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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