Maritime Law

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Maritime law is an immensely rewarding area of legal research and explores the basic principles of contract, tort and property alongside the fundamentals of the shipping and commodity markets. It also cuts across the boundaries of public and private law.

Southampton Law School offers the UKs leading postgraduate legal qualification in maritime law. This prestigious programme attracts students from across the world who are taught by internationally-renowned experts working at the very forefront of the development of maritime law in the UK and globally. The internationally-acclaimed Institute of Maritime Law is an integral part of the School and the Institutes staff make a major contribution to teaching on the programme.

Career opportunities
Graduates from this programme are recruited by many of the leading maritime law firms in the UK and abroad and in the shipping industry.

Students are free to select any 4 subjects from the list below and also write a disseration on a subject of their choice.

Option modules:

* LAWS6075 Admiralty Law
* LAWS6088 Carriage by Air
* LAWS6076 Carriage of Goods by Sea
* LAWS6077 Commercial Conflict of Laws & International Litigation
* LAWS6079 Comparative Intellectual Property Law
* LAWS6081 Corporate Governance
* LAWS6086 International Commercial Arbitration
* LAWS6062 International Law of the Sea
* LAWS6064 International Trade Law
* LAWS6071 Internet Law
* LAWS6102 Law of the marine environment
* LAWS6065 Marine Insurance
* LAWS6068 World Trade Organisation and Regional Economic Integration
* LAWS6101 EU Competition Law

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide).

A Second Class Bachelors Degree in Law (or a degree with a substantial legal component) is normally required, but account may also be taken of practical work experience or professional qualifications within the relevant field of study. We welcome applications from international students. Mature applicants without formal qualifications but relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply. Access to the internet, Word Processor (MS Word compatible) and an email address are also required; webcams desirable.English language requirementsIn accordance with University regulations, applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of competency in English by offering one of the recognised tests in English. Alternatively, you should supply evidence that you have undertaken formal study in English at an institution that teaches award-bearing programmes in English.The following test scores are accepted for direct entry:IELTS 7.0 with at least 6.5 Reading and Writing orTOEFL 617 (paper-based) orTOEFL 105 (internet based).A score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580/92 together with satisfactory completion of the six week LLM Pre-sessional programme on English legal language and skills will be accepted. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 617 TOEFL iBT® test: 105 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.