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PostgraduateLLM

International Trade and Maritime Law with Professional Placement

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£23,875Per Year (Intl)
£11,025Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the LLM International Trade and Maritime Law with Professional Placement provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Delve in to the legal principles surrounding the exciting field of global trade with a focus on the shipping industry. Specialise in two key areas of commercial law: International Trade law and Maritime Law, building your knowledge and skills within a continuously growing niche industry. These two areas bring together many fields of law from advanced contract to the law of the sea. International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Trade Law and Regulation
Maritime Law and the Law of the Sea
International Commercial Contracts
Shipping and Carriage of Goods
International Sale of Goods
Trade Finance and Payment Mechanisms
Dispute Resolution in International Commerce
Professional Placement and Work-Based Learning
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic62————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,875

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£47,750

Home Student Fee

£11,025

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Essex

University of Essex offers International Trade and Maritime Law with Professional Placement as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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