Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development

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Course summary

In 2024 the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is collaborating with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) SINU – Solomon Islands National University, to deliver a Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development.

Entry into this course is restricted to:

  • Officials of national fisheries administrations of members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
  • Officials of national fisheries administrations of Pacific Island territories that are not members of the FFA
  • Pacific Island national staff of the secretariats of Pacific regional fisheries bodies, including the FFA, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, the Office of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement and the Pacific Community.

    • The Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development is designed for professionals currently working as fisheries policy officers, mid-level managers and enforcement officers working in the governments of Pacific Island members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA). This graduate certificate provides a foundation qualification for Pacific fisheries managers and officials and will build essential expertise and knowledge in fisheries management, development, and governance.

    This degree

    This degree provides a broad understanding of the principles of fisheries management, including aspects relating to science, economics, and law.

    What you will study

    Students will gain knowledge of areas such as fisheries law, fisheries management, the incorporation of science into decision-making, data collection and management, monitoring, control and surveillance, and international negotiations.

    Course information

    Study area

    Law

    Campus

    UOW Online

    Course Code

    3217

    ATAR-SR

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    Duration

    1 year part-time

    Delivery

    Online

    Cricos

    UAC Code

    -

    Admission, Key dates, and Fees

    A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

    For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development is subject to selection by ANCORS and collaborative partner, Solomon Islands National University.

    For application information, applicants should contact ANCORS Postgraduate Coordinator (Ms Ruth Davis, email: rdavis@uow.edu.au).

    The course will be offered to fisheries managers and officials from the national fisheries administrations of small island developing states and territory members of the FFA. Students will be required to:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent relevant work experience;
  • Have the approval of their organisation to undertake part-time study for the graduate certificate.

    • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development is subject to selection by ANCORS and collaborative partner, Solomon Islands National University.

    For application information, applicants should contact ANCORS Postgraduate Coordinator (Ms Ruth Davis, email: rdavis@uow.edu.au).

    The course will be offered to fisheries managers and officials from the national fisheries administrations of small island developing states and territory members of the FFA. Students will be required to:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent relevant work experience;
  • Meet the IELTS overall band score of 6.5 (minimum score 6 in all bands) or equivalent English language tests. In exceptional circumstances, other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted on individual basis.
  • Have the approval of their organisation to undertake part-time study for the graduate certificate.

    • FEES

    CAMPUS

    DELIVERY METHOD

    SESSION FEE*

    COURSE FEE*

    UOW Online

    Online

    $17,664 (2025)

    $17,664 (2025)

    * Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
    These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.

    Admission Profile


    INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


    STUDENT PROFILE

    This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.

    Applicant background

    2023 intake

    2023 intake (%)
    Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

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    -
    Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

    -

    -
    Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

    -

    -

    Recent secondary education
    ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors.

    -

    -
    ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

    -

    -
    Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission).

    -

    -
    International students All other students.

    -

    -
    All students

    -

    -
    < 5: Number of students is less than 5
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

    ATAR PROFILE

    This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.

    ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023

    		 ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
    Highest rank to receive an offer

    -

    -
    Median rank to receive an offer

    -

    -
    Lowest rank to receive an offer

    -

    -
    < 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

    More Information

    For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

    Key Dates

    SESSION

    CAMPUS

    SESSION DETAILS

    2025 Autumn

    UOW Online

    Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications Close

    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 9 December 2024*

    *Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not available.

    Course Structure

    (Current year structure - subject to change)

    Course Handbook

    Why choose this course

    The graduate certificate would utilise and coordinate existing expertise and capacity in regional institutions, and address four objectives:

    1. Strengthen the capability of national administrations to manage their oceanic and coastal fisheries and achieve national priorities

    2. Support and enable the development of fisheries livelihoods and commercial opportunities

    3. Strengthen cooperation and collective advocacy for regional oceanic and coastal fisheries management priorities, and

    4. Build the capacity of the SINU to develop, certify and deliver world-class curriculums.