Postgraduate
Master of Ocean Leadership
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Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
Learn about the issues facing our oceans through a multidisciplinary course, bringing together knowledge from science, engineering, law and environmental management.
This course will be subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) as of Semester 1, 2024. Visit our Tuition Fee Calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester2
- 12 hours per unit including contact hours, personal study and examinations.
- Postgraduate
- 62540
- 096270F
Why study this course?
- This course is unique, with no similar programs in Australia
- You'll get to work closely with the UWA Oceans Institute which includes over 100 of the world's most recognised ocean engineers, marine scientists, oceanographers and oceans governance specialists
- While studying this course, you will engage with industry and get practical hands-on experience
You'll learn to
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apply disciplinary, and multi-disciplinary, knowledge in problem-solving
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think critically about cross-cutting issues effectively, including those at the intersection of conservation and utilisation of the ocean environment and resources
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demonstrate sound judgment in presenting recommendations and potential solutions to ocean challenges
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demonstrate a detailed knowledge of principles of leadership and management as they apply to ocean-related activities
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understand how disciplines and sectors need to work together to address challenges facing the oceans
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critically analyse ocean issues from industry, non-governmental and governmental perspectives
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
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Hear from Master of Ocean Leadership students
"The Master of Ocean Leadership is a degree unlike any other in Australia. Staff from across the world-renowned UWA Oceans Institute come together to immerse students in the challenges, language and approaches of the range of oceans-facing disciplines.
The multidisciplinary nature of the degree means that students receive world-class mentorship in developing a holistic understanding of how to work in, on & with the world’s oceans."
Marco Ghisalberti - Senior Lecturer, UWA Oceans Graduate School