Liverpool John Moores University

LLM International Maritime Law and Sustainability

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool

Course overview

The LLM International Maritime Law and Sustainability provides advanced legal knowledge and practical skills in a field of growing global importance. You will explore contemporary issues in maritime law and sustainability using English law as an exemplar set against an international backdrop. Through a blend of compulsory and optional modules, you will gain critical insight into the legal, regulatory and commercial complexities facing the maritime industry and wider blue economy.

The Centre for the Study of Law in Theory and Practice (LTAP) at Liverpool John Moores University bridges rigorous legal theory with practical application, delivering research that engages with global regulatory, environmental and societal challenges. With expertise spanning business, corporate and technology law alongside international, comparative and public law, LTAP offers students an intellectually rich and applied environment. This robust foundation aligns exceptionally well with the LLM in International Maritime Law and Sustainability, equipping students to explore the dynamic intersection of maritime legal frameworks, sustainable development and the blue economy from both domestic and international perspectives.

Please note, optional modules detailed below will only run if there are 10 students or more. The Rice-Jones Trust Scholarship The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust was set by an individual who wanted to benefit postgraduate law students studying in the North West of England. The individual's late husband and father were both lawyers, and this inspired her to help students who show academic promise and a commitment to the legal profession, but who may not necessarily have the financial support to undertake their studies.

The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust is registered at the Charity Commission with registration number 1171890. Click here for full details. The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Scholarship is available to applicants who have accepted a place to study on a postgraduate law course, including but not limited to the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the Bar Professional Training Course or the Master's in Law.

The amount offered and purpose for which the Scholarship award is offered is at the absolute discretion of The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust and may vary per individual. A successful applicant may be in receipt of a grant of up to £20,000. Applications must be received before 29 May 2026.

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Key highlights

  • Explores contemporary maritime law and sustainability issues against an international backdrop
  • Uses English law as an exemplar for international maritime legal study
  • Covers legal, regulatory and commercial challenges in the maritime industry and blue economy
  • Blend of compulsory and optional modules, subject to minimum student numbers
  • Linked to a research centre spanning business, technology, international and public law
  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Scholarship of up to £20,000 open to applicants

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a q

Scholarships

  • 2-year Masters Scholarships

    This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students

    Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.

  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Maritime lawyer
  • Shipping solicitor
  • Marine insurance claims handler
  • Maritime regulatory compliance officer
  • Sustainability policy adviser
  • Legal adviser in a shipping company

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,890 per year | International: £9,890 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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