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A motivating course which develops and increases the know-how of shipping law.
(Michael Sangolt, Jo Tankers AS)
Course Directors:
Susan Hawker
Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, London Metropolitan University
A 16 month distance learning course with London Metropolitan University and Lloyds Maritime Academy leading to a
Patricia Martin
Postgraduate Diploma in
MARITIME LAW
CORE MODULES
An Introduction to the English Legal System English Commercial Law and the Inter-Relationship of International Trade Contracts International Sale of Goods and Remedies Bills of Lading Contracts
Charterparty Contracts Marine Insurance Law Maritime Law and International Trade Financing of International Sale of Goods Litigation, Arbitration and ADR Conflicts of Laws and Forum Shopping
Ship Finance Law Oil and Chemical Pollution EC Competition Law in Relation to Shipping Government Influence/Intervention in International Trade
Dear Colleague, POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MARITIME LAW BY DISTANCE LEARNING The establishment of this distance learning course in 2001 was in response to the growing demand for education in International Trade and Maritime Law within shipping, trade and related industries. English law is recognised internationally as a dominant legal system providing the basis for maritime and trade contracts, with London as the single most important forum for settling disputes, both through court litigation and via arbitration. This course provides a programme of postgraduate study which will develop your academic knowledge and awareness of International Trade and Maritime Law and increase your understanding of how commercial trade ventures may give rise to legal issues. The aim is that the law will be studied in relation to how it is applied in practice, and the course brings together the intellectual rigour of academia with the experience of leading legal practitioners. The course will give you a high level of understanding and knowledge of the most critical aspects of International Trade and Maritime Law. In addition, successful completion of the course will entitle you to carry your Diploma credits onto the University's LLM course, where you will be able to further your studies through the LLM degree. Who is the course for? The course has been specifically designed for students from a wide variety of legal, non-legal and commercial backgrounds, for example: lawyers; those engaged in the shipping and trading industries; trading brokers; shipping/chartering organisations; salvage organisations; P&I Clubs; insurance; and banking. This course is also of great relevance to those who wish to acquire expertise in International Trade and Maritime Law. What will I get out of the course? By successfully completing this course you will: Understand the principles of International Trade and Maritime Law and the overall commercial context in which those principles operate; Be able to analyse practical problems; Have developed the capacity for independent study; Be able to apply the relevant law to problems that arise in practice; and Have gained an internationally recognised qualification from a UK university. We are confident that you will find that this course provides you with the level of knowledge and skill that will ultimately benefit not only yourself but also your employer. We look forward to receiving your application to enrol.
London Metropolitan University, Department of Law, Governance and International Relations The Department combines professionally recognised qualifications with innovative and socially orientated courses. They have developed strong links with the professions, central and local government, pressure groups and media organisations. Their research in governance and international relations was judged to be of national excellence in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise.
Lloyds Maritime Academy Celebrating over 30 years of providing training solutions for the maritime industry, Lloyd's Maritime Academy has grown out of the recognition that learning is now a lifelong aspect of career development but poses challenges to participants who may be in full time employment and/or constrained by geography. Lloyd's Maritime Academy aims to maximise the benefits of flexible delivery methods backed by comprehensive content and the expertise of leading academics and practitioners as well as the extensive experience of the various sectors of Informa Maritime and Transport that include Lloyd's List Events and Lloyd's List Publishing. Visit the site at www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com
Susan Hawker Course Director and Senior Lecturer Department of Law, Governance and International Relations London Metropolitan University
COURSE SYLLABUS
WHY STUDY BY DISTANCE LEARNING? The benefits of studying by distance learning are clear: it allows you to study for career enhancing qualifications in a manner that fits around your existing schedule. You can study at any time within the scheduled framework designed to help keep you focused and committed to regular study. Your course materials are entirely portable and you can even access them over the internet when you are on the move. This course has been designed with an extensive support system with all students having access to support via the phone, email and the internet. All students are invited to attend three seminars giving the perfect opportunity to meet fellow students and course authors. The freedom and flexibility of distance learning not only allows you to study in a manner convenient for you, but enables you to apply your new learning and skills to your work immediately.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is 16 months long and comprises of an introductory module, nine core modules and four specialist modules (of which you choose to study one). Each of the core modules gives a thorough grounding in all aspects of International Trade and Maritime Law whilst constantly referring to aspects and important points of law from all of the other modules, so bringing together all the subject areas that comprise International Trade and Maritime Law. Each module includes: your core study material together with a series of short thoughtprovoking questions through which you can assess your understanding of each module a self-assessment problem question which will help you to develop your skills of reasoning, argument and critical judgement The course handbook, sent to you once you have enrolled onto the course, will also provide detailed written guidance on how to answer self-assessment questions and how to prepare for the assessed coursework and examination. You will receive written feedback on your assessed coursework to appraise your progress in attaining the standards demanded by the programme. The Introductory Module Your first step towards completing the course will be to study the introductory module and complete the associated assessment. If you have never studied English law, this module will introduce you to certain key concepts that are necessary for an understanding of the modules that follow. If you have studied English law before, you should not find this module too difficult. It will refresh your understanding of the areas of law that are the particular focus of the course. The Core Modules Once you have studied the introductory module you then proceed to study the nine core modules, which make up the compulsory element of the course and which are assessed by four pieces of written coursework and the examination. You should aim to complete the study of one module every six weeks by: studying thoroughly the written material provided testing your understanding of the material by responding to the questions in the text attempting the self-assessment problem question that accompanies the material The Specialist Modules When you have completed the core modules you will then study your chosen specialist module. You must choose ONE out of the four specialist modules listed on the previous page, which will enable you to tailor the course to your specific needs. You will be assessed on your knowledge of your specialist module choice in the final exam. Assessment The introductory module is assessed by a piece of written coursework of not more than 3,000 words in length. This assessment does not count towards the marks you need to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma. The pass mark for the introductory module is 40%. All students are required to complete the assignment regardless of past experience. The core modules are assessed by four pieces of written coursework, of not more than 2,500 words in length, each worth 10% of your final grade and by paper two of the final examination worth 50% of your final grade. The specialist module is assessed by paper one of the final examination and is worth 10% of your final grade. Please refer to your course handbook which will be sent to you once you are enrolled, for more information about the coursework, coursework deadlines, exam requirements and dates. For assessed coursework you will receive a grade together with comments before the final deadline for the submission of your next piece of coursework. In the event that a piece of coursework is failed, you will have one opportunity to resubmit for that coursework. The examination will be held on Friday 27th February 2009. The final examination consists of two papers, both of which are normally taken on the same day. Further details will be sent to you nearer the time. Paper one is a two hour exam which examines the specialist module only. It has five questions, of which candidates must answer two. This paper counts for 10% of your final grade. Paper two is a three hour paper which examines all of the core modules. It has six questions of which candidates must answer three. This paper counts for 50% of your final grade. Further information about the coursework, the examination and guidance for your studies is included in the course handbook which will be sent to you once you are enrolled onto the course. Tutorial Seminars During the course, you will be invited to attend three seminars in London in November 2007, June 2008 and February 2009 (when the final examination takes place). The seminars provide additional support for those students who are able to attend. There will be lectures and tutorials on issues raised by the subjects covered in the course. As part of the seminars, workshops will be arranged so that students may practise their skills of analysis and argument by active participation. The seminars provide an opportunity to raise any questions that you have, both in relation to the modules you have already studied and in relation to those you have yet to study. Attendance at the seminars is not compulsory, but you are strongly encouraged to attend as they afford an excellent opportunity for you to meet your fellow students, the Course Directors, authors and tutors of the course. Further details about the seminars are contained in the course handbook. Is it possible to complete the course for interest only? Yes, it is possible to complete the course in order to broaden your own experience and knowledge, but not to acquire a qualification. Interest Only students will receive the introductory module and the core modules but will not receive a specialist module. With the For Interest Only option, students will not be expected to complete the coursework, attend the seminars, nor sit the exam. Only the For Interest Only fee is payable.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Course Syllabus
One introductory module, nine core modules and four specialist modules (of which one must be chosen). offer convenient and flexible access to course modules, support materials and recommended reading. The website will also provide access to a course forum and chat room allowing you to enhance your learning experience through interaction with your fellow partici pants and course authors. Further information and access codes will be emailed to participants after enrolment. Please ensure that you provide a current email address on your application form to enable us to send you your access details without delay. Course website access and most course correspondence will be sent by email. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY or you could miss out on important information.
Course Dates Starts : The course starts 22nd October 2007 with the
mailing of the first module. The course lasts for 16 months Ends : 27th February 2009 with the final examination. Exam location : The exam is held in London. However, subject to available support facilities, arrangements can be made to sit the exam in the location at which you are based at the time. Additional fees may apply. Please see the course handbook for further information.
Further Study
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma will be entitled to carry their Diploma credits forward onto the University's LLM course, where you will be able to further your studies through the LLM degree. Note: The University's LLM programme can only be studied by attendance at the university.
Entry Qualifications
A recognised university degree or equivalent professional qualification is required for admission onto the course. Applicants must have sufficient competence in English, both written and oral, in order to meet the demands of the course and may be asked to provide formal evidence of this. Students who do not have the formally recognised relevant qualifications may also apply if they can show that they have relevant maritime experience gained through not less than 12 months employment.
Course Directors
The Course Directors are available during your studies to help with any problems or technical questions that you may have. The Universitys Course Director can be contacted at the following email address: s.hawker@londonmet.ac.uk Further details on how to make contact will be supplied in the course handbook which you will receive once you are enrolled on the course.
Assessment
Students are evaluated on the basis of ongoing coursework and a final examination. Each assessment has an individual deadline which must be met. Further information is contained in the course handbook.
Administration
For matters relating to enrolment, payment, fees, change of details, module mailings, coursework results etc., contact Liesel Hastie, Distance Learning Course Administrator, at Lloyds Maritime Academy, on tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7383 or fax +44 (0)20 7017 4981 or email liesel.hastie@informa.com
Application deadline
All applications must be received by 28th September 2007.
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Starts 22nd October 2007 Return this form with notarised copies of your qualifications to: Liesel Hastie - Lloyd's Maritime Academy, 69-77 Paul Street, London EC2A 4LQ, UK Fax: +44 (0)20 7017 4981
1. Personal Details
Surname/Family Name: Forename: Title: Capt/Mr/Ms/Dr/Ing
2. Email address - Course website access and most course correspondence will be sent by email. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY or you could miss out on important information
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the facilitation of the website, your email address will be visible but only to those associated with this course. It will not be used for marketing or any other purpose.
Telephone number:
Email address:
Please provide a current, private email address to ensure your website username and password are sent to you without delay. Please print clearly.
4. Billing Address - Who do you wish the invoice for your course fees to be sent to (if not to the same address as above)?
Invoice should be sent for the attention of: At the following address:
For office use only DL Inst INT Disc Air
Telephone number:
5. Finance Note: Fees are due by the start of the course or on receipt of your invoice whichever is soonest. Tick box(es) as appropriate.
I am taking the full Postgraduate Diploma option: Fees due 4750 (VAT exempt). I am taking the course For Interest Only: Fees due 3300 (VAT exempt). (ie: I will not be completing the assignments nor attending
the seminars nor sitting the examination).
I would like my materials sent by air courier. Additional fees due 300 (VAT exempt).
You MUST list your daytime contact telephone number here to ensure air courier delivery. Tel:
I would like to pay for my course fees in 4 equal instalments over the first 8 months of the course. My choice of Specialist Module is:
A. Ship Finance Law B. Oil and Chemical Pollution C. EC Competition Law in Relation to Shipping D. Government Influence/Intervention in International Trade
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6. Employment Details
Present company/employer (name): Your position: Work address of present company/employer: Employed since:
Work telephone number: Work email address: Name, position and address of your last employer: Employed from:
7. Education (Please provide notarised copies of all relevant certificates and qualifications) Examinations passed and examinations taken for which results are not yet known:
8. Industrial Experience
Please enter here details of industrial and professional experience including employing organisations and positions held or attach a resume:
9. Professional Qualifications
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11. References
In the event a reference may be needed to support your enrolment, please give the name and address of one referee and his/her position:
13.Declaration
I have read and understood the conditions outlined on the Course Structure and Administration pages and agree to adhere to them. I confirm that the statements made by me on this form are correct. I understand that by signing this form, I confirm that I wish to be accepted on to the LM1915 Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law 2007-2009, subject to the Course Director's approval. Signed Dated
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