This programme of study is being delivered remotely.
Ocean Governance is a topic of increasing significance and concern in the 21st century. This degree programme on Ocean Governance being offered by the University of Malta in collaboration with the International Ocean Institute is unique in its approach – it aims to forge a knowledge base that is essentially legal but which also delves into the natural and social sciences to determine how an effective regulatory framework should operate. The Master in Ocean Governance serves to further enhance the development of learning and research in the field of marine resource management and maritime security from a multidisciplinary perspective. In this era of globalization and sectoral integration, capacity building in the regulation of ocean governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe and healthy oceans for the benefit of humankind and the planet.
The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree in an area of study which the Board of Studies considers as appropriate, provided that the first cycle degree is obtained with a Second Class Honours or better classification, or an equivalent qualification.
The admission requirements are applicable for courses commencing in October 2022.
For more detailed information pertaining to admission and progression requirements please refer to the bye-laws for the course available here.
UM currently hosts over 1,000 full-time international students and over 450 visiting students. The ever-increasing international students coming from various countries, in recent years, have transformed this 400-year old institution into an international campus.
Our international students generally describe Malta as a safe place, enjoying excellent weather and an all-year varied cultural programme. Malta is considered as the ideal place for students to study.
You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage.
After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Local/EU/EEA Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 7,500 Deposit upon acceptance: Eur 1,000 Upon Commencement of the Course: Eur 6,500
Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 7,500 Deposit upon acceptance: Eur 1,000 Upon Commencement of the Course: Eur 6,500
By the end of the course, you will:
• Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the current scientific, technical, administrative and legal framework concerned with ocean governance, • Comprehend key emerging legal and policy issues requiring an effective regulatory and institutional response and the political challenges to advance reform in ocean governance. • Identify contemporary scientific, socio-economic, policy and legal issues relating to ocean governance, • Address underlying problems and learn from success stories in the regional and international governance of living marine resources, • Apply legal instruments and management skills as a response to scientific information and technology as tools for good governance of the oceans, • Apply thematic principles that aim at sustainability of the oceans, namely the ecosystem approach, the precautionary approach, the integrated approach in policy-making and the negotiation/ formulation of regulatory instruments.
This course is intended if you are interested in the maritime sector or the marine environment.
This programme would provide the added value of an academic degree promoting a knowledge base for policy makers and practitioners in the maritime field.
Click here to access the Programme of Study applicable from 2022/3.
Last Updated: 21 July 2022
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication. The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. Unless for exceptional approved reasons, no changes to the programme of study for a particular academic year will be made once the students' registration period for that academic year begins.
