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Programmes Delivered in Association with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy
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LLM IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW
This LLM provides an advanced understanding of a specialist area of maritime law and enables practitioners in both the legal field and maritime industry to enhance their career prospects. It improves students’ research and independent study skills as well as the ability to develop substantiated critical argument. It is open to students who have completed successfully the Postgraduate Diploma in International Maritime Law and who hold an LLB (or equivalent) degree.
Programme Information
Time frame 11 months
Credits 30 EC, plus 60 EC from the Postgraduate Diploma programme
Fees £5,620 / USD $7,025 (in 2021)
Programme Content
The programme consists of two parts, and students are supported by an e-learning platform, where the programme coordinator will provide tutorial support and generate forum discussion. They are also invited to attend a one-day seminar in London. Research in law requires an understanding of the interrelationship between theory, method and research design, practical skills and particular methods, the knowledge base of the subject and methodological foundations. The first module prepares students for the Dissertation component, the topic of which focuses on an area of interest to individual students. Students will receive full guidance and support from the academic programme coordinator and the appointed supervisor throughout the dissertation writing process.
Part I: Researching International Maritime Law
Made up of a Literature Review, comprised of 2,500 words, which counts for 40% of the module marks, and a Research Proposal comprising of 1,500 words, which counts for 60% of the module marks.
Part II: A research-based Dissertation
Independent study, supported by access to two comprehensive handbooks giving extensive guidance, and the supervision of the academic coordinator and the appointed supervisor.
The programme has been designed to develop knowledge of international trade and maritime law. Students will increase their understanding of how commercial trade ventures may give rise to legal issues. With English law recognised internationally as the dominant legal system providing the basis for maritime and trade contracts, and with London as the single most important forum for settling disputes both through court litigation and arbitration, this programme studies law in relation to how it is applied in practice. This distance learning programme brings together the intellectual rigour of academia and the experience of leading legal practitioners, delivering the best Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma available.
Progression and Awards
Students who pass all assessments at the required standard may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in International Maritime Law. Alternatively, a student who holds a bachelor’s degree in law may continue to follow the programme leading to the degree of LLM in International Maritime Law.
Programme Content
The programme consists of an Introductory Module, eight Core Modules and a choice from four Specialist Modules. It is assessed by five written assignments and a final written examination consisting of two distinct papers. During the programme you will be invited to attend three optional seminars in London that provide additional support offered by the Module authors and the programme coordinator.
Programme Information
Time frame 16 months
Credits 60 EC
Fees £6,700 / USD $8,375 (in 2021)
Introductory Module:
• An introduction to the English legal system
Core Modules:
• International Trade Law • Bills of Lading Contracts • Charterparties • Marine Insurance Law • Admiralty Law & General Average • Payment & Finance for International Trade • Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation • Conflicts of Laws and Forum Shopping
Specialist Modules:
• Ship Finance Law • Oil and Chemical Pollution • European Union Competition Law in Shipping • The Four Pillars of Maritime Regulation
