Master in Carriage Goods Sea

Tuition comes to 11,675 GBP per year.

Navigating the complex legal landscape of 'Dry Shipping,' this programme dissects the high-stakes environment where cargo risks—ranging from late delivery to total loss—are carefully allocated between carriers and stakeholders. By examining the fundamental agreements that govern international maritime transport, you will gain a rigorous understanding of how contractual obligations are enforced and how liability is managed across global supply chains.

This course is essential for legal professionals, shipping industry practitioners, and advanced students who require a deep dive into the mechanisms of maritime trade. Through the lens of academic expertise provided by UCL and Queen Mary University of London, you will engage with the two primary forms of carriage contracts, exploring their practical applications, inherent risks, and the statutory regimes that govern their performance.

Core Maritime Legal Frameworks

The curriculum emphasizes the critical balance of power between shipowners and charterers, ensuring you can interpret and apply the complex rules that define modern shipping law. Whether you are managing voyage charter parties, navigating the intricacies of bills of lading, or interpreting international conventions like the Hague-Visby Rules, this programme provides the technical mastery necessary to operate effectively in the global maritime sector.

The University of London, founded in 1836 and headquartered in one of the world’s leading capitals, offers a broad and flexible higher-education environment through its federated colleges and institutes. Serving around 170,000 students with some 50,000 international learners, the University of London is notable for its global reach, diverse academic programs and long tradition of research excellence. Its structure lets students choose from a wide range of disciplines while benefiting from the prestige and resources of constituent colleges.

Academics span arts and humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, business and STEM fields across roughly 100 programs, supported by extensive research networks and partnerships. Students can access world-class faculty, libraries and laboratory facilities hosted by individual colleges, while interdisciplinary initiatives enable cross-college collaboration. The university’s scale also provides abundant extracurricular opportunities, professional development services and pathways to internships and research placements.

London’s international setting offers unmatched cultural and career resources: global firms, cultural institutions and start-up ecosystems are within easy reach. International students benefit from tailored support services, language preparation options and strong alumni networks across sectors and countries. Whether seeking rigorous research training or industry-aligned professional degrees, the University of London provides flexible routes, strong employability outcomes and the vibrancy of studying in a global city.