LLM Maritime Law at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Designed for professionals working in maritime and international trade sectors, you'll develop practical knowledge in how international sales contracts are made and enforced, plus how to advise on maritime claims. These courses are taught online, so you have the freedom to learn from wherever you are in the world. We offer this programme as either an LLM (Master of Laws), postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.

Faculty: Guildhall School of Business and Law | Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 2 years part-time distance learning | Study mode: online (full-time distance learning / part-time distance learning) | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

These practical courses will teach you about the legal frameworks at the heart of shipping claims, trade disputes and commercial relationships. The aim is to give you a professional edge and help advance your career in the maritime industry.

Career pathways

These courses provide a stepping stone to career advancement within the maritime and international trade sectors. On successful completion of the course, you'll be able to advise on the intricacies of maritime claims and disputes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll be required to have: a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as law, commercial law, business law, financial law, maritime law or maritime practice (or an equivalent international qualification). an IELTs score of 6.5 or above as a standard entry requirement for law courses. If you have a degree outside of the subject areas listed above, you may still be considered. For mature applicants without a degree, you may be considered on merit of 2+ years appropriate work experience and other professional development or professional qualifications. English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our higher requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Distance Learning, September 2026 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Distance Learning, September 2026 entry Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 2 years part-time distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=MTLMDL

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