Master in Maritime Law Llm

For LLM Maritime Law, the application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026, while tuition is £16,000 per year.

Navigating the complex legal frameworks governing global trade requires a deep understanding of how commercial relationships and shipping liabilities are managed on the international stage. This Maritime Law LLM provides a critical examination of the legal principles underpinning international sales contracts, carriage of goods, and the resolution of maritime disputes.

Designed specifically for professionals already embedded in the maritime and international trade sectors, this programme balances rigorous academic inquiry with the practical application of English law. Whether you are a legal practitioner, an academic, or a professional working within the shipping industry, this course equips you with the analytical tools needed to advise on claims and draft robust commercial agreements.

Flexible learning for global professionals

Delivered entirely online, the programme allows you to maintain your career commitments while gaining advanced expertise. Students benefit from a teaching team composed of academics and experienced legal practitioners, including barristers and solicitors, who bring real-world insights into the classroom. The curriculum encourages you to scrutinize the bill of lading, investigate marine liabilities, and master the nuances of sale contracts on shipment terms, ultimately preparing you to address the sector's most pressing legal challenges.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.