BA (Hons) Law, Blue Economy and Sustainable Fisheries Management

Mauritian Applicants
International Applicants

The programme aims to:
Meet the increasing demands for sustainability smart and talent professionals in this field so as to overcome the major challenges in unleashing the development potentials of the regional ocean economy to progress the time bound UN Agenda 2039 and 2060. This programme shall shape professionals who will help in achieving a sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity, peace and harmony in our global village. This programme will go though professional teaching and learning proposed a balanced interdisciplinary and cross-sector approach to blend the fundamentals and practices of International Maritime Law, Blue Economy and Sustainable fisheries.

Tuition fees

 No Tuition fees for first time undergraduates Mauritian Learners

Entry Requirements

A pass in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level or equivalent

AND EITHER Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

OR any other qualifications acceptable to OU.

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Year 1
  • Foundations of Law
  • Fundamentals of Marine Science
  • Academic Literacy and Communication Skills
  • Fisheries Management Theories
  • Introduction to Global Sustainability Concepts
  • Maritime Security and Sales of Goods of the Sea
  • Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
  • Fisheries Management Practices
  • Economic of Fisheries Development & Planning
  • Introduction to the Blue Economy

Year 2
  • International Environmental Law
  • Public International Law
  • Ocean Resources, Blue Skills and Economic Growth
  • Sustainable Management of the Blue Economy
  • AU Blue Economy Strategy & Action Plan
  • International Fisheries & Development Cooperation
  • Fisheries Extension Services Management
  • Fishery Entrepreneurship and Business Management
  • Non-Food Fishery Activities

Year 3
  • Shipping Law
  • Law of the Sea & Exclusive Economic Zone
  • Fisheries Financing and Project Management
  • Coastal Marine Fisheries and Climate Change
  • Dissertation(ELECTIVE)
  • Major Project(ELECTIVE)
  • Sustainable Blue Economy and Strategic Engagement
  • Integrated Coastal Zone Management & Marine Spatial Planning
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
27 Modules (6/7.5 Credits)
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian
Total: Rs 180,000

SADC
Total: US$ 4,750

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 7,100
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