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LLM Maritime Law

  • Postgraduate
  • London
LLM Maritime Law
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

January 2027

Duration

1 year

Course Description

Designed for professionals working in maritime and international trade sectors, this LLM programme provides a deep understanding of the legal frameworks governing shipping claims, trade disputes, and commercial relationships. Whether you are a legal practitioner, an academic, or a non-legal professional in the shipping industry, this course offers the flexibility to study online from anywhere in the world. You will explore how international sales contracts are enforced, investigate marine disputes, and learn the importance of English law in global trade. The curriculum is delivered by lecturers with extensive backgrounds in legal practice, including barristers and solicitors, ensuring you gain practical, industry-relevant knowledge. The full-time course duration is one year, with part-time options available over two years. By the end of the programme, you will be equipped to advise on maritime claims and draft robust sale and carriage contracts, providing you with a significant professional edge in your career.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £16,000 per year for full-time study and £8,000 per year for part-time study. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements


IELTS

6.5 or above

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Dissertation

60 Credits

Experiential Learning Project

60 Credits

Research Methods for Lawyers

20 Credits

The English Legal System and Commercial Law

20 Credits

International Sale of Goods and Finance

20 Credits

Carriage of Goods by Sea

20 Credits

Admiralty Law and Marine Insurance

20 Credits

International Intellectual Property Law

20 Credits

Marine Dispute Management and Commercial Arbitration

20 Credits

Oil Pollution from Shipping

20 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

This course provides a stepping stone to career advancement within the maritime and international trade sectors, enabling you to advise on the intricacies of maritime claims and disputes.