International Ocean Institute (IOI)Region International Country IOI HQ Based in Malta, Network of centres located globally

This postgraduate programme 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, it serves to further enhance the development of learning and research in the field of marine resource management and maritime security from a multidisciplinary perspective • The programme is delivered annually over 13 months, commencing each October • It is coordinated by the Environmental and Resources Department within the Faculty of Laws of the University of Malta, and is supported by the Department of International Law, the Institute of Earth Systems, the Department of Biology (Faculty of Science), the Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy, and the International Ocean Institute • The taught component is composed of 12 Study Units addressing the broad topics underpinning Ocean Governance, a research component comprises the writing of a dissertation on a topic related to ocean governance. Total credit value of the programme is 90 ECTS.