| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Gain a maritime law qualification with our LLM Maritime Law master’s degree at the University of Southampton. We'll teach you the skills and practical knowledge to work in your chosen path on this flexible degree.
You’ll get to specialise in a choice of areas including marine insurance, admiralty law and arbitration law. Through our expert teachers and access to industry contacts, you’ll have a great opportunity to further your career in maritime law.
Shipping plays a central role in global trade, meaning that maritime law can offer a wide range of career opportunities.
With a global reputation for maritime research and world-leading academics, Southampton Law School is one of the best places in the UK to study for a master’s in maritime law. This degree combines the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you’ll need for a range of specialisms.
During your studies, you'll develop your knowledge through a grounding in areas like contract law, insurance and dispute resolution, amongst many others.
Southampton Law School is home to a vibrant port city and maritime institutions including:
Flexible study
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
You can also take a single module as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Explore
modules that are available as CPD
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
Course lead
Your course leader is
Dr Stephanie Law
. She has research interests in European Union Law, Consumer Protection and Private International Law and European Civil Procedure.You can
visit her profile
to learn more about her work.Program Outline
This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September.
In the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course.
This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.
You’ll begin preparing for your dissertation during semester 1, and continue this work in semester 2.
For the last 4 months, over the summer, you’ll work independently on a research project and write your dissertation. You’ll have one-to-one meetings with your supervisor during this time to discuss your progress.
Want more detail?
See all the modules in the course.
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You’ll need a 2:1 degree in Law or a subject with at least 4 law modules.
Find the
equivalent international qualifications
for your country.Students requiring a visa to study in the UK
In addition to the University’s own English language proficiency requirements, the UK Home Office sets its own minimum standards for applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK. The current requirements are that:
English Language Tests
The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI Secure English Language Tests:
Secure English Language Tests
must be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.The University of Southampton also accepts the following English Language Tests:
Tests taken at a centralised test centre/venue:
iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) The University of Southampton does not recognise MyBest scores and will only accept scores taken in one sitting within the 2 years immediately preceding the programme start date. Please note, we currently do not accept the TOEFLiBT
Paper Edition.Tests taken at home:
Non-SELT English Language Tests
must usually be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.
Notes:
* You must present both certificates for the LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands FY, A, B, C, D, E) and the LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands F, G, H, I)
The University does not recognise any test not listed above.
