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QI3505: MARITIME SECURITY (2023-2024)

Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46


Course Overview

This course introduces maritime security as an essential element of national security. It enables students to understand and analyse contemporary national and international security from the vantage point of the oceans, seas and rivers. It covers global maritime geography, seapower, maritime strategy, and contemporary national and international security threats in or from the maritime domain.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Offshore Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Manu Lekunze

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course introduces maritime security as an essential element of national security. It enables students to understand and analyse contemporary national and international security from the vantage point of the oceans, seas and rivers. It covers global maritime geography, seapower, maritime strategy, and contemporary national and international security threats in or from the maritime domain. The tutorials include an in-depth examination of topics raised in lectures, case studies and various exercises (including simulations) to develop skills in maritime security analysis and strategy evaluation and development.

The study of maritime security is particularly important for several reasons. First, the maritime domain is moving to the fore of strategic considerations in the current changing international order. The possibility of confrontation at sea is significantly increasing as more states gain the capability to project power in and through the maritime domain. Second, sea lines of communication have played a key role in national security throughout history. The emerging multipolar international system requires more attention and securitisation of sea lines of communication globally. Third, the growing global population, changing technology and energy transition are increasing the demand for the ‘sea as a resource’. Fourth, the increasing use of the sea raises the importance of maritime assets that require security – ports, oil platforms, undersea communication cables, and wind and tidal farms. Finally, global warming and rising sea levels could redraw the maps of several low-lying coastal and island states, destabilising the world’s political map with devastating security implications.

This course is suitable for students interested in national security analysis and strategy in or from the maritime domain. It requires a commitment to developing high analytical, problem-solving and writing skills, a good understanding of maritime geography and knowledge of the security situation of at least a medium seapower (from any part of the world).

Associated Costs

DescriptionValue
A visit to a maritime security-related sight such as a port, navy installation, or museum GBP 150.00

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Video Presentation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
Assessment Weeks 32 Feedback Weeks 35

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Feedback

Students should submit presentations via Panopto and use the share option to share with the course coordinator and internal examiner. Written feedback will be available via MyAberdeen.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand Strategic theory as it applies to the Maritime domain.
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand the National Security approach to Maritime Security.
ProceduralAnalyseAnalyse maritime (naval) power and describe top maritime powers.
ProceduralEvaluateEvaluate national maritime security strategies.
ProceduralEvaluateIdentify and evaluate contemporary maritime security challenges.

Policy Brief

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
Assessment Weeks 40,41,42 Feedback Weeks 43,44,45

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Feedback

Students should submit the Policy Brief using Turnitin on MyAberdeen. Students will receive written feedback via MyAberdeen.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand the National Security approach to Maritime Security.
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand Strategic theory as it applies to the Maritime domain.
ProceduralAnalyseAnalyse maritime (naval) power and describe top maritime powers.
ProceduralEvaluateIdentify and evaluate contemporary maritime security challenges.
ProceduralEvaluateEvaluate national maritime security strategies.

Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 32 Feedback Weeks 35

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Feedback

Students should submit the report using Turnitin on MyAberdeen Students will receive written feedback via MyAberdeen.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand Strategic theory as it applies to the Maritime domain.
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand the National Security approach to Maritime Security.
ProceduralAnalyseAnalyse maritime (naval) power and describe top maritime powers.
ProceduralEvaluateIdentify and evaluate contemporary maritime security challenges.
ProceduralEvaluateEvaluate national maritime security strategies.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting
Assessment Weeks 45 Feedback Weeks 49

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Feedback

If student/s fail this course, they will re-write the report. Resit mark capped at D3 on the Common Grading Scale.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand Strategic theory as it applies to the Maritime domain.
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand the National Security approach to Maritime Security.
ProceduralAnalyseAnalyse maritime (naval) power and describe top maritime powers.
ProceduralEvaluateIdentify and evaluate contemporary maritime security challenges.
ProceduralEvaluateEvaluate national maritime security strategies.

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