LLM Maritime Law
This LLM is for graduates who want to develop advanced knowledge of maritime law and its relationship with international trade and shipping. It may suit legal professionals and those working, or aiming to work, in shipping, marine insurance, trade or maritime governance.
About this course
This LLM focuses on the legal framework governing shipping, international trade and maritime activity. It examines commercial relationships and liabilities in the shipping sector, alongside the international rules that shape regulation, safety and environmental responsibilities.
You will explore practical areas of maritime law including shipbuilding, sale, finance and registration; charterparties; shipping documents; cargo claims; bills of lading; and the carriage of passengers. The course also considers conflict of laws, liabilities of the vessel, and public international law as it applies to shipping regulation.
Further study addresses safety and compliance, marine pollution caused by shipping activities, and the principles and practice of marine insurance and reinsurance. Research methods training and a substantial dissertation allow you to investigate a maritime-law topic in depth.
What you will study
Core modules include Maritime Law, Research Methods Training and a Dissertation in Maritime Law.
Topics include maritime law in practice; conflict of laws; shipbuilding, sale, finance and registration; international trade and shipping documents; charterparties; cargo claims and bills of lading; carriage of passengers; vessel liabilities; public international law and shipping regulation; safety and compliance; marine pollution; and marine insurance and reinsurance law.
The course is available full-time, part-time and online.
Modules
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)
- Maritime Law (core)
- Research Methods Training (core)
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)
- Dissertation in Maritime Law
Assessment
Assessment includes a three-hour unseen written examination, a 4,500-word coursework assignment and a 15,000-word thesis.
Entry requirements
A minimum second-class honours degree is required.
Careers
The course may support progression within the maritime industry, including roles connected with shipping, legal practice, maritime governance or business ownership. It may also be relevant for those seeking to develop specialist knowledge of shipping law.
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