PGDip International Trade and Maritime Law

Specifically designed to meet the demands of the shipping industry, the course delivers essential knowledge of the legal frameworks at the heart of shipping claims, disputes, and commercial relationships. Exploring how marine specifically designed to meet the demands of the shipping industry, the course delivers essential knowledge of the legal frameworks at the heart of shipping claims, disputes and commercial relationships.

Exploring how marine disputes and liabilities are investigated and managed, you will develop detailed understanding of this complex, specialised branch of the law. You will be equipped to advise on the merits of claims, and to communicate effectively with legal practitioners. You will also develop the professional grounding to apply that knowledge in the practical industry, and the analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to respond with legal analysis of the challenges arising in the international trade industry.

Led by prominent industry speaker and maritime law academic Susan Hawker, the course team of experienced academics and legal practitioners including:

• Justin Draeger - Director, Mays Browns Solicitors

• Jack Hatcher - Shoreside Law Ltd

• Ruth Hosking - barrister, Quadrant Chambers

• Professor Filippo Lorenzon - Dalian Maritime University (China), and consultant Campbell Johnston Clark

• Ian MacLean - partner, Hill Dickinson LLP

• Andrew Preston - partner, Preston Turnbull LLP

• Professor Baris Soyer - Head of the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea University

This course team will deliver a blend of legal knowledge and commercial expertise – guiding your development of practical real-world knowledge and skills to enhance your current or future career.

With an innovative programme of studies reflecting current and future industry practice, the course is designed to ensure you will emerge with the perfect blend of skills and knowledge base demanded in the shipping industry.sputes and liabilities are investigated and managed, you will develop a detailed understanding of this complex, specialized branch of the law. You will be equipped to advise on the merits of claims and to communicate effectively with legal practitioners. You will also develop the professional grounding to apply that knowledge in the practical industry, and the analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to respond with legal analysis of the challenges arising in the international trade industry.

Applicants must hold one of the following:

• Honours degree in a relevant maritime subject, such as maritime studies, shipping, maritime business or law, or other appropriate subject and relevant professional qualification and experience.

• Certificate of Competency as Master or Chief Engineer, Class 1 Master Mariner, Class 1 Engineer, STCW Management Level Qualifications, or equivalent, and work experience in the maritime industry to a reasonable level of management responsibility, such as Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, First Engineer or equivalent.

• Higher National Diploma or foundation degree in a maritime/law discipline plus extensive experience and relevant professional qualifications (as above).

• For further information about UK qualifications, please refer to our course entry requirement statement.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.