Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Policy is tailored for individuals seeking to specialise in fisheries policy, management, or representation within the fisheries sector. This program equips professionals, including fisheries policy officers, junior managers, and government enforcement officers, with a career-relevant qualification. It will also enable industry and non-government organisation representatives to gain a recognised policy qualification. This degree provides a broad understanding of the international legal and policy framework within which fisheries resources are managed, conserved and developed. It also examines the principles of fisheries management, including aspects relating to science, economics and law and how these are used in decision-making. It emphasises the need for sustainable policies and adhering to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. International students located offshore are able to enrol and study this course online. One of the benefits for students of the Graduate Certificate in 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.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

A recognised bachelor degree or equivalent, or appropriate professional experience.
If English is not your first language, you must meet the University's English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
Accepted international English test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications must provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete; non-English documents must include an official English translation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may apply through UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP), which offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The course equips professionals including fisheries policy officers, junior managers, government enforcement officers, and industry and non-government organisation representatives with a career-relevant qualification in fisheries policy, management, or representation within the fisheries sector.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Policy designed for?

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.

Can international students study this course online from offshore?

Yes, international students located offshore are able to enrol and study the Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Policy online.

What are the entry requirements for this course?

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.

How much does the course cost for domestic students in 2026?

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.

What industry connections does the program offer?

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

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

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