Unit name | Maritime Security |
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Unit code | LAWDM0126 |
Credit points | 30 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Galani |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None. |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit will examine the concept of maritime security, the legal framework applicable to maritime security threats and the way states and international organisations have relied upon it to achieve the security of the world’s oceans and seas. The unit has four thematic areas that focus on national security, human security, marine safety and economic development. The impact of the various maritime security threats, such as piracy, maritime terrorism, illegal fishing and marine pollution on the four thematic areas will be closely examined. The aim of the unit is to cover issues of maritime security across the different regions of the world, including Europe, South East Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa and Latin America. Particular attention will be paid to the interplay between the international law of the sea and maritime security as well as the role of international organisations, such as NATO, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU) and the Association of South East Asian States (ASEAN) in the promotion of maritime security.
By the end of this module students are expected to be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a variety of asynchronous and synchronous activities
2 x summative assessments: 2x coursework with a specified word count (50% each)
The assessment will assess all of the intended learning outcomes for this unit.