Master of Fisheries Policy

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.

Yes, international students located offshore are able to enrol and study this course online.

Entry requires a recognised Bachelor Honours degree, or a recognised bachelor's degree plus a Graduate Certificate in a relevant area, OR a recognised bachelor's degree and appropriate professional experience (e.g., several years of employment in a maritime-related field, such as naval officers, public servants, or enforcement personnel). Supporting evidence should include a statement of service or an employment reference.

The indicative full-fee paying course fee for domestic students in 2026 is $25,781. However, in 2026, domestic students may be eligible for either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW-subsidised fee reduction of up to 75% off the fees listed.

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.