Program Overview
The Maritime Law at University of Oslo is a LLM programme in Law over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Maritime Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Maritime Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Maritime Law: Contracts
- Maritime Law: Liability & Insurance
- Maritime Law: Safety, competition and EU
- Maritime Law in practice: Mock Trial
- Master thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:
Higer Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with education from outside Norway, please refer to the country list to check if you fulfill the Higher Education Entrance Qualification. Applicants with education from Norway, please see if you meet the requirements for "generell studiekompetanse" here: GSK
a specialization defined by the programme: Either 80 ECTS in Law or 80 ECTS in Maritime Studies.
a minimum grade point average (GPA) of C (in Norwegian scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below: a) An internationally English language proficiency test or b) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year.
Required specialization
At least 80 ECTS-credits of your bachelor\'s courses must be either law or maritime studies.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 15 months