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PostgraduateLLM

Maritime Law

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

Course Overview

The LLM Maritime Law at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop a detailed knowledge of the fast developing and niche field of Maritime Law. Our LLM Maritime Law is a specialist course which will provide you with the skills and knowledge to pursue or advance your career within the maritime and shipping sector. You’ll benefit from understanding the social, political, cultural and economic contexts of maritime law and the impacts of the increase in international trade and how the law works in relation to current developments within the maritime and shipping sector. 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 Maritime Law
Shipping Contracts and Commercial Law
Marine Insurance and Liability
Port State Control and Regulation
Maritime Labour and Employment Law
Law of the Sea and Jurisdiction
Advanced Maritime Dispute Resolution
Research Methods and Dissertation in Maritime Law
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 (1 years)£23,875

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 Maritime Law as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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