your learning will have an active emphasis on how the law operates in relation to specific maritime issues. our comprehensive range of modules covers a diverse range of areas such as shipping contracts, insurance, admiralty practice, international trade law , and commercial arbitration. you can also explore the international law of the sea. you will be able to design your own learning by selecting modules to suit your interests and professional goals. you will learn directly from academics and practitioners with years of extensive experience in the field. we give you expert guidance and academic support throughout the degree, enabling you to clearly focus on your career ambitions. this course is internationally renowned and your knowledge and skills will be valued in legal practice, government and industry. this course is designed to maximise flexibility. you can study full-time or part-time and there are course start dates in september and january. the course is delivered using a hybrid model of delivery enabling students to either attend in person on campus or online via teams, with all students being able to interact and participate in the class regardless of their mode of attendance. classes are recorded and supported by extensive online materials so it is also possible to follow the course asynchronously. award you can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course. master of laws (llm) who is this course for? if you have an interest in the law and legal practice relating to maritime issues, this course is ideal. you may currently be based anywhere in the world and be at any stage of your career. our programme is suitable if you aim to develop a career in private commercial, or in-house practice. we aim for you to gain greater commercial awareness of the legal principles and rules that impact international transport, especially by sea. you are likely to benefit from this commercial approach if you work in the maritime and international trade sector or have an interest in doing so. the flexible structure allows you to choose between full-time or part-time study, and the option to study on campus or remotely provides maximum convenience.