9 Maritime Law Masters Degree Programs

The sea is vital to human existence – for commerce, navigation routes, and as a major source of natural resources. Legal expertise in the issues surrounding the law in these areas is always in demand.

WMU’s MSc programme emphasizes the practical application of expertise. It offers both an overview of the complex, inter-related maritime and ocean fields, as well as the opportunity to specialize. The programme is designed to respond directly to the real needs of the maritime industry, and to equip graduates with the skills needed today and in the future. It is academically challenging and professionally oriented, and is designed for ambitious, mid-career maritime professionals. It provides a particularly strong foundation for those intending to move into either a national or an international career.

This master's degree is the only one in Barcelona that offers solid training in not just Spanish maritime law, but also in aspects of maritime law in England and Wales and the specific operation of the maritime business in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of contracts in the maritime sector are subject to British common law , so those specialising in this field will need to study the English legal and economic concepts that have been accepted by the majority of countries in the world with access to the sea.

The Master of Science in Maritime Science is an inter‑university postgraduate programme offered by Ghent University (UGent) and the Free University of Brussels (VUB). Designed for students passionate about the global maritime sector, it offers a truly multidisciplinary approach combining maritime transport, shipping, port management, logistics, and maritime law. Open to applicants with a Master’s or 4‑year Bachelor’s degree from diverse academic backgrounds, it functions as an ideal first step towards advanced functions in the maritime sector.

A choice for Maritime and Transport Law at Erasmus University in Rotterdam is a choice because of our unique program and excellent teaching staff. practice-oriented education and the environment. Below you can read the main reasons why other Maritime and Transport Law students preceded you.

The Maritime Law - LLM program is designed for individuals interested in deepening their understanding of legal issues related to the shipping industry and international trade. It covers a wide range ...

This program provides a flexible way to boost your understanding of maritime law through a distance learning format. It’s designed for students who already hold a law degree and want to specialize fur...

Develop a highly trained staff to participate in the planning, organization, execution, supervision, and control of the maritime, port, and coastal projects. Encourage professionals with an open disposition to participate in the development and/or improvement of new methods and techniques that tend to increase the productivity and quality of maintenance, operation, and administration of Maritime, Port, and Coastal works. Stimulate in students a deep interest in the development of Maritime Law in our country. Provide guidance on the importance of the existence of the Panama Canal within the maritime world.

Surrounded by water, Miami offers a unique opportunity to study Maritime Law. The city is unquestionably the cruise capital of the world. It hosts the largest single-ship cruise terminal and all the major companies’ principal place of business located minutes from the Port of Miami - the top cargo gateway of the Americas.