Maritime Law LLM at University Of Bristol

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Course details

How long is the course?
2 years

Attendance pattern
Part time

Course qualification
LLM in Maritime Law

Awarding body
University of Bristol

When does the course begin?
This course last started on 01-Oct-08

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Course info
For the LLM in Maritime Law students may take any four units offered by the School and submit a dissertation on any approved topic.

How much will it cost?
Full Time - £3,950 Part Time - £1,975

Assessment method
The School uses a variety of assessment methods in relation to taught units to test students' ability and knowledge, and to grade their performance for degree purposes. The traditional method is an unseen, closed-book examination (ie students do not see the questions before the examination and cannot take any materials into the examination room, apart from authorised statute books and/or foreign language dictionaries). Such examinations usually involve a mixture of traditional essay-type questions and legal problems. Other types of examination may, for example, involve answering questions on a set legal text or may permit students to take into the examination room any materials they wish. In addition to or instead of an examination, students may be required to write an essay or essays involving original research. Exceptionally, students may be required to undergo a viva voce (oral) examination in addition to their other forms of assessment. All assessment in the School, other than in relation to dissertations or oral examinations, is conducted anonymously.

Entry Requirements
A First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in Law or a degree with an adequate law component. Overseas students with equivalent qualifications should supply a transcript of their examination results (an official English translation if the original is in a language other than English), to include an official indication of the percentage of students achieving that grade; A recognised professional legal qualification or in exceptional circumstances, other qualifications of equivalent status may be accepted. Such applicants must supply the Tutor for Postgraduate Admissions with as much information as possible about their qualifications. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to satisfy the School of their proficiency in English (a minimum overall score of 7.0 (with at least 6.0 in each band) in the IELTS test or a minimum overall score of 263 in the computer-based TOEFL examination (or 627 in the paper-based examination) with a good score in each band and a score of 5 or above in the Essay Paper or Test of Written English). NB Test scores must be less than two years old. Candidates with scores barely above this minimum may be required to take a University of Bristol pre-sessional English Language Course. If you have studied at a UK university for a minimum of two years (preferably three), this would normally satisfy the English test requirement.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
University of Bristol
Senate House
Tyndall Avenue
Bristol
BS8 1TH

Venue details
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility.