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LLM International Trade and Maritime Law (Top up)

Solent University (Southampton)

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Southampton Solent University

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    6 months

Course summary

This specialised top-up course is designed to complement and advance the topics and techniques learned on Solent’s PGDip International Trade and Maritime Law, allowing students in the shipping industry who want to develop their understanding of the unique legal framework of the maritime industry and international trade to research and complete their master’s dissertation and earn a full master’s degree.

You will have the opportunity to select a topic of interest within your chosen discipline, and design, plan and conduct research to develop your ideas and investigate your topic, producing an academically rigorous dissertation that advances knowledge in your chosen field.

Through this process you will make decisions about your research, analysis, practicalities and difficulties of doing research, this will enable you to develop academically and professionally.

You will learn the fundamental skills of academic investigation, from research methodology to planning, applying for ethics, conducting legal research, analysis, and writing your research project into a dissertation.

You will also develop an enhanced range of philosophical, logical and analytical skills, which will enable you to construct sound and persuasive arguments within the subject of maritime law.

On completing your dissertation, you will have a practical examination of an industry-relevant topic and well-researched and practical solutions you can apply in your career – along with a full master’s-level law qualification to take that career even higher.

This course is for

This LLM top-up is only available to students who have completed our PGDip International Trade and Maritime Law. It is ideal for students looking to add a legal element to their career, both in the UK and internationally – particularly those interested in managerial or in-house legal positions.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 4,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Solent University (Southampton)

  • University League Table

    96th

  • Campus address

    Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 0YN, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    100th out of 121 3

    78th out of 109 23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    112 51%

    95th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    51st

    42
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.78 76%

    96th

    91
  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    115 52%

    80th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    26th

    44
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.11 82%

    11th

    93

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