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26 weeks
On Campus
Full time / Part time · 48 hours per week (full-time), including class time and independent study
Autumn 2026 | Spring 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Tower 1 'Darling Park, Level 2, 201 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Innovation Campus (On Campus): $12890 (2026) total course fee
Intakes
Autumn 2026 | Spring 2026
Study Mode
On Campus
Eligibility
Work and life experience:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:
English language proficiency:
English Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic:
TOEFL (Internet-based):
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Australian Fisheries Law and Policy
Electives — 6 credit points
International Fisheries Law
Electives — 6 credit points
Governance of Coastal Fisheries
Electives — 6 credit points
Social Dimensions of Fisheries Management and Policy
Electives — 6 credit points
Fisheries and Development
Electives — 6 credit points
International Fish Trade
Electives — 6 credit points
Fisheries Economics
Electives — 6 credit points
Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance
Electives — 6 credit points
Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy
Core — 6 credit points
Fisheries Management
Core — 6 credit points
Law of the Sea
Core — 6 credit points
Common Questions
The Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Policy is tailored for individuals seeking to specialise in fisheries policy, management, or representation within the fisheries sector, including fisheries policy officers, junior managers, government enforcement officers, and industry and non-government organisation representatives.
Yes, international students located offshore are able to enrol and study the Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Policy online.
Entry requires a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent, or appropriate professional experience. If English is not your first language, you must also meet UOW's English Language Requirements, with accepted tests including IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Cambridge.
The total course fee for domestic students studying at the Innovation Campus in 2026 is $12,890, which is also the session fee given the course is one session in length. Fee subsidised places are available.
Students benefit from 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.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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