Overview

English law is recognised internationally as a dominant legal system providing the basis for maritime and trade contracts, with London as the single most important forum for settling disputes, both through court litigation and arbitration.

Key facts

This International Maritime Law programme offered by the World Maritime University will develop your:
Academic knowledge and awareness of international trade and maritime law,
Increase your understanding of how commercial trade ventures may give rise to legal issues
To allow students develop an advanced understanding of an aspect of International Maritime Law
To further students’ understanding of the interrelation between legal research and an understanding of the rationale and limitations of International Maritime Law;
To offer the programme in a mode of study that accommodates students’ other commitments and career development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bills of Lading Contracts

Charterparty Contracts

Marine Insurance Law

Admiralty Law and General Average

Payment and Finance for International Trade

Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation

Conflicts of Laws and Forum Shopping

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

120-180

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Dalian, China

Disciplines

International Law Master of Laws (LLM) Marine Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Admissions Board will consider applicants who meet the minimum general entrance requirements, which are:

An undergraduate degree in a related field, or the highest grade Certificate of Competency for unrestricted service as a master mariner or chief engineer
Non-graduates with approved professional qualifications or who have sufficient professional experience may also be considered

Students who have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Law can apply directly for the LLM in International Maritime Law, providing they meet the entry requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

5060 GBP / year

≈ 5060 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5060 GBP / year

≈ 5060 GBP / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Funding

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