Course summary
Step into a world of maritime law expertise with Southampton Law School, known globally for excellence. Our LLM Maritime Law master's degree combines hands-on skills with solid theory, preparing you to excel in areas like marine insurance and admiralty law. Law at the University of Southampton is ranked in the top 10 in the UK (the Guardian University Guide 2026) and 6th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Complete University Guide 2026). Situated in a lively port city, you'll be part of a rich educational environment, closely connected with notable institutions such as The Institute of Maritime Law. This course welcomes students from the UK and abroad. It gives you the freedom to set your study pace, even allowing enrolment in just one module for professional growth. Learn from top academics in vital fields such as contract law and dispute resolution. Our alumni are valued in top maritime organisations worldwide, highlighting the outstanding education and prospects that lie ahead. Join us and be part of shaping the maritime world, taking confident steps in a legacy of legal pioneers.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/maritime-law-masters-llm#modules
Assessment method
Depending on the modules that you take, you'll be assessed through a mixture of: • exams • coursework assignments • your compulsory dissertation
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band G requirements: For IELTS, this is 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in each component. For more information on other accepted English Language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in law or a related non-law subject such as Politics, Philosophy, History, Psychology, Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Maritime Studies, Shipping, Marine Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Environmental Science.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ