Master of Ocean Leadership
Master of Ocean Leadership
Learn about the issues facing our oceans through a multidisciplinary course, bringing together knowledge from science, engineering, law and environmental management. The Master of Ocean Leadership develops future leaders to address global oceans challenges. You’ll learn to apply disciplinary, and multi-disciplinary, knowledge in problem-solving think critically about cross-cutting issues effectively,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn about the issues facing our oceans through a multidisciplinary course, bringing together knowledge from science, engineering, law and environmental management.
The Master of Ocean Leadership develops future leaders to address global oceans challenges.
You’ll learn to
apply disciplinary, and multi-disciplinary, knowledge in problem-solving
think critically about cross-cutting issues effectively, including those at the intersection of conservation and utilisation of the ocean environment and resources
demonstrate sound judgment in presenting recommendations and potential solutions to ocean challenges
demonstrate a detailed knowledge of principles of leadership and management as they apply to ocean-related activities
understand how disciplines and sectors need to work together to address challenges facing the oceans
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.
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
Career Pathways
The combination of marine knowledge and management, with strategic leadership skills is designed to produce graduates that meet the needs of employers across a range of industry.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(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.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
