International Commercial and Maritime Law

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law is a 2:2 honours degree, ideally in a cognate discipline.

Candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from students from around the world and require evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Designed for ambitious minds, LLM International Commercial and Maritime Law at Swansea University will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills that will pave the way for exciting, specialist legal careers at the highest level.

You will be guided by experts with high-level academic and practical experience, as you gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and practical challenges that surround international commercial transactions, and the issues around regulation of commerce, navigation, and the distinct legal landscape of the world’s oceans.

Our LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law provides a rigorous and practical education in the legal frameworks that underpin global trade and shipping, offering you a unique learning environment that is grounded in cutting-edge scholarship and real-world commercial practice.

Students of our LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law can expect to develop specialised skills, and a commanding and applied expertise that are highly valued by employers.

Why International Commercial and Maritime Law at Swansea?

As an LLM International Commercial and Maritime Law student, you will be joining a thriving postgraduate community and vibrant academic environment, at our globally recognised, School of Law.

Our School of Law is recognised as a source of expertise, and having an impact in a diverse range of fields of practice. Our School is wholly committed to continuous improvement in learning and teaching, putting students at the centre of our activities and offering an exceptional student experience.

You will be supervised by academics and qualified practitioners with a wealth of real-world experience, who are ideally placed to provide ongoing guidance and support.

Law at Swansea is ranked:

• In the Top 125 in the World (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• In the Top 151-200 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)

The International Commercial Arbitration (LACM17) and Commercial and Maritime Mooting (LACM24) modules which are offered as part of this degree (the latter is a non-credit bearing module) have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). This means that

LLM students who manage to successfully complete both these modules at Swansea are eligible, via application, for Associate-level membership of the CIArb.

Your International Commercial and Maritime Law experience

As an LLM International Commercial and Maritime Law student at Swansea you will benefit from a research-led and practice-informed teaching covering the global maritime and trade sectors.

You will be prepared for global practice through rigorous exposure to multiple philosophical perspectives, balancing critical approaches with classical legal theories, and developing the intellectual versatility to navigate complex international legal environments.

As you progress through the programme, you will be equipped with advanced, systematic knowledge and critical understanding of the legal frameworks that govern international commerce, marine trade, navigation and the associated regulatory practices across multiple jurisdictions.

Students of our LLM International Commercial and Maritime Law can expect to develop specialist and ethical reasoning skills necessary to the interpretation, application and evaluation of complex legal problems in international commercial and maritime law.

Employability is embedded throughout the course. During your studies you will have the opportunity to attend events, such as the annual LLM Careers Fair, where you will meet local and international law firms, and attend networking events with leading practices in the City of London.

You will learn from industry experts and leading practitioners on our LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law. Alongside guest lectures, you can take part in mooting competitions, seminars, workshops, and lectures designed to build a supportive and connected cohort.

You will benefit from comprehensive study support, including access to the law library, dedicated postgraduate study spaces, and guidance from a Personal Tutor who will assist you in navigating challenges and building strategies for success