Develops an understanding of maritime security through topics such as ports, ships at anchor, ships at sea, and the extraction of energy from or via the sea. Historical events are put into context by a trip to Normandy (included in the tuition fee). Individual modules include: Maritime Business Environment; Maritime Crime; Environment and Energy; Marine Insurance; Global Maritime Security. Explores private and public policy, the economics of maritime transport ports and terminals, national and international regulation, security, maritime labour, oceanic law, policy and management. Individual modules include: Current Issues in Maritime Policy; Economics of International Shipping; Defence & Security; Public Shipping Law.