Maritime Law (Top-Up)

Entry requirements

You will be required to have:

• passed the Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma at one of the following institutions: London Metropolitan University, Lloyd’s Maritime Academy or World Maritime University

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Why you should study this course

If you hold a Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma, you too can sign up for our highly successful Maritime law (Top-Up) Distance Learning LLM course. It will greatly enhance your academic knowledge and career potential in the legal and maritime industry.

You can also study from your home or any location around the world with this online course. Meaning you won't have to be present on campus, and you can still attend to your other responsibilities and work commitments.

More about this course

You'll develop an advanced understanding of your chosen specialist area in maritime law with our LLM degree.

Focused on the shipping sector, this unique distance-learning programme will:

• allow you to independently research and develop an expert understanding of an area of maritime law of your choice
• improve both your research and independent study skills
• enhance your ability to develop critical arguments

By researching your chosen area of maritime law, you'll be equipped with specialist skills and knowledge, to help you stand out in the job market.

Assessment

There will be an assessment through your research proposal and literature review.

Then, you'll move on to an assessment comprised entirely of the substantive research for the dissertation.

After the course

Your newly acquired knowledge and research skills will allow you to apply for legal practitioner and other related roles in the maritime sector's legal sphere.

Because the course encourages focus on one special area of research, our graduates have also been able to move into highly specialised positions within international trade and the maritime industry.

Information for international students

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.