LLM in Maritime Law (Greece) LLM
Overview
Our LLM in Maritime Law is an academically demanding and extremely satisfying course for anyone working in shipping law.
The course gives you a detailed understanding of maritime law allowing you to build on your existing knowledge and enhance your career prospects. Delivered in the exceptional Laskaridou Library of Piraeus, Athens, Greece the course is taught in English in weekend blocks by experienced British academics and legal practitioners.
This course gives you the unique opportunity to study in Greece the same maritime modules as students studying the course in London.
Why the City LLM?
- Further your understanding of maritime law by studying modules from the respected UK course
- Experience studying at the prestigious Laskaridou Library of Piraeus, Athens
- Shape your study around your personal and work commitments
- Enhance your CV by taking advantage of our dedicated team of UK academics & professionals
- Benefit from the support of a full-time admissions service based in Greece
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally hold a good first degree in law or an equivalent qualification (for some courses an appropriate professional qualification and relevant experience will also be acceptable). We will consider applications from students who have significant experience of work in the shipping professions such as ship's officers, ship brokers, and claims handlers.
English Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should hold the following qualifications:
- 7.0 overall in IELTS (or equivalent in TOEFL)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Grade C or above
- CAE Cambridge Advanced Grade A only
The language qualification must have been completed a maximum of two years prior to applying for this course.
Visa Requirements
City University London retains Highly Trusted Status from UKBA, enabling us to sponsor international students to study in the UK.
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
When and Where
Course Content
You will study the key areas of Maritime Law, as well as issues relating to the shipping business.Course Structure
Modules include:
Read the full programme specification.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching
The course is delivered in English by experienced British academics, legal practitioners, and occasionally specialist lecturers of other nationalities. Each module is taught in three eight-hour blocks. Teaching takes place in weekend blocks usually over a Friday and Saturday afternoon allowing you to fit your study around your professional and personal commitments. You are provided with one-to-one support throughout your learning experience giving you the best chance of success on the course.You will be taught in the Laskaridou Library in Piraeus, Greece. Piraeus is the port of Athens and it can be reached easily from the capital by rail in a few minutes.
Assessments
Each module is assessed by means of a 6,000 word essay. Once you have successfully completed the essays for your four modules, you will also be required to complete a 20,000 word dissertation on a maritime law topic of your choice (subject to approval).Opportunities
As an official City Law School student you will have access to the same support facilities and services that are available to our UK students. You will have access to the law school's own legal resource portals, LawBore and LawBorePro, where you can find out about the latest key legal resources. In London you can access the University's Centre for Career Skills and Development and both of our libraries based at our main campus and Gray's Inn Place. You will also have the opportunity to attend talks in London by leading professionals working in maritime law.
Read the full programme specification.
Fees
- Full-time EU: £10,000
- Full-time Non EU: £10,000
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
For further information and ideas about funding your course, visit Financing your study.Career Prospects
The LLM in Maritime Law provides you with a sound basis for developing a career in shipping and maritime law; whether it be with a national or international firm or in-house.
Postgraduate Experience
Students who complete the LLM may wish to continue their academic studies by enrolling in a PhD or MPhil offered by The City Law School.
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Applications open in September each year for enrolment in April and September. Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial round of offers has been made - so don't miss out.
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You can apply online for both the full-time and part-time course or you can request a paper application.