General information
The oceans cover over 70 percent of the surface of the Earth. Humans depend on the oceans for life, work, food, travel, and human health. The ocean is the world's greatest reservoir of biodiversity, including marine mammals, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and countless of other species.
The LL.M. programme aims to broaden the traditional approach to the Law of the Sea from jurisdictional issues to also include substantial law such as conservation and sustainable use of biological resources and protection of biodiversity and the environment. Although the programme of study has a clear global profile, it also has a distinct Arctic dimension. Much of the Arctic consists of marine areas. Global climate change will increasingly subject these areas to various uses such as navigation, oil and gas exploitation, fisheries and research. The Arctic regions provide unique opportunities for studying both global and regional legal approaches to protect and preserve the marine environment.
The candidates shall during the LL.M-programme acquire knowledge, skills and general competence enabling them to hold positions dealing with law of the sea issues. They shall be capable of identifying and analyzing legal questions and relate themselves to the legal system in an independent and critical manner.
To achieve these objectives the candidates are to acquire and develop the following qualifications:
Knowledge:
An LL.M. candidate in the law of the sea shall have:
- Advanced knowledge on the central subjects of the law of the sea;
- Specialized knowledge on other subjects of the law of the sea;
- Knowledge on scientific research methods.
Skills:
An LL.M. candidate in the law of the sea shall be able to:
- identify and analyze questions of theoretical and practical character in a methodological and ethical proper manner;
- apply the relevant sources of law independently and critically ;
- identify the limitations of existing law and discuss need for changes;
- independently undertake a limited research work under supervision in accordance with norms of research ethics;
- organize and apply extensive and complex information, including identifying main and sub- research questions;
- communicate in English both orally and in writing legal reasoning in a clear and precise manner;
- stay up to date on legal developments within the law of the sea and to further develop his/her qualifications.
The candidate shall be able to apply the knowledge and skills individually and in cooperation with others, as well as finalize tasks within given time frames.
General Competence:
After passing the program, the student can:
- Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of the Law of the Sea individually and in cooperation with others.
- Communicate reasoning within the field of the Law of the Sea in a clear and precise manner, orally and in writing to the academic community and the public.
- Apply knowledge and skills acquired within the field of the Law of the Sea to other fields of international law, and for all tasks and projects where relevant.
- Identify and reflect on ethical dilemmas that may arise within the field of the Law of the Sea in particular and deal with these in a responsible manner.
- Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of the Law of the Sea to carry out tasks within given timeframes.
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Venue
Tromsø, Norway
Faculty of Law
Campus Tromsø
Romssa universitehta. N-9019 Tromsø
Application
Click here to apply: http://en.uit.no/utdanning/art?p_document_id=70904&dim=179015
Cost:
<p>UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a state university and therefore publicly funded. Students do not pay tuition fee, only a semester registration fee of NOK 500. Nonetheless, living expenses in Norway are higher than in other European countries.</p>
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Master's programme in Law of the Sea requires a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Law or equivalent qualification, such as three years duration in law or political science at university level. You must also document knowledge of the fundamentals of international law and international politics. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Norway, Europe, Canada, USA, Australia & New Zealand: An average grade of C is the minimum requirement. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in countries other than the above mentioned region/countries: An average grade of B or better. The average grade is calculated from the bachelor as a whole.
Applicants must enclose an essay of approximately 2 pages in English where they describe their background and motivation for taking this Master's degree. There are approximately 20 available places on the programme, where the best of applicants based on background, academic results and the motivational letter are admitted.
More information on admission requirements:
Application Procedure:
pplicants from Norway or Nordic countries:
- The application deadline for Norwegian and other Nordic applicants is April 15th for admission to the autumn semester
- Online application, study code 7001
Applicants from outside the Nordic countries:
- The application deadline for international applicants is December 1st for admission to the autumn semester.
- Online application, study code 2033.
Are you an international applicant? Read more here.
Grant Opportunities:
The Quota Scholarship Scheme is a funding scheme sponsored by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, providing students from certain developing countries in the South, Eastern European and Central Asian countries with full sponsorship for the period of their Master's studies in Norway.
Qualification
Assessment:
The duration of the programme is 1 calendar year or 90 ECTS credits, full-time study.
The objective is to be achieved through active participation of the students during the courses; through study, discussions and papers. Lectures will provide for the introduction to the themes while problem-based seminars will make most of the teaching where students and teachers identify and discuss legal questions. Students are also encouraged to hand in papers during the courses to develop their knowledge on subjects and analytical skills.
Qualification: Master of Law
Credits:
The oceans cover over 70 percent of the surface of the Earth. Humans depend on the oceans for life, work, food, travel, and human health. The ocean is the world's greatest reservoir of biodiversity, including marine mammals, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and countless of other species.
The LL.M. programme aims to broaden the traditional approach to the Law of the Sea from jurisdictional issues to also include substantial law such as conservation and sustainable use of biological resources and protection of biodiversity and the environment. Although the programme of study has a clear global profile, it also has a distinct Arctic dimension. Much of the Arctic consists of marine areas. Global climate change will increasingly subject these areas to various uses such as navigation, oil and gas exploitation, fisheries and research. The Arctic regions provide unique opportunities for studying both global and regional legal approaches to protect and preserve the marine environment.
pplicants from Norway or Nordic countries:
- The application deadline for Norwegian and other Nordic applicants is April 15th for admission to the autumn semester
- Online application, study code 7001
Applicants from outside the Nordic countries:
- The application deadline for international applicants is December 1st for admission to the autumn semester.
- Online application, study code 2033.
Are you an international applicant? Read more here.
The duration of the programme is 1 calendar year or 90 ECTS credits, full-time study.
The objective is to be achieved through active participation of the students during the courses; through study, discussions and papers. Lectures will provide for the introduction to the themes while problem-based seminars will make most of the teaching where students and teachers identify and discuss legal questions. Students are also encouraged to hand in papers during the courses to develop their knowledge on subjects and analytical skills.
The candidates shall during the LL.M-programme acquire knowledge, skills and general competence enabling them to hold positions dealing with law of the sea issues. They shall be capable of identifying and analyzing legal questions and relate themselves to the legal system in an independent and critical manner.
To achieve these objectives the candidates are to acquire and develop the following qualifications:
Knowledge:
An LL.M. candidate in the law of the sea shall have:
- Advanced knowledge on the central subjects of the law of the sea;
- Specialized knowledge on other subjects of the law of the sea;
- Knowledge on scientific research methods.
Skills:
An LL.M. candidate in the law of the sea shall be able to:
- identify and analyze questions of theoretical and practical character in a methodological and ethical proper manner;
- apply the relevant sources of law independently and critically ;
- identify the limitations of existing law and discuss need for changes;
- independently undertake a limited research work under supervision in accordance with norms of research ethics;
- organize and apply extensive and complex information, including identifying main and sub- research questions;
- communicate in English both orally and in writing legal reasoning in a clear and precise manner;
- stay up to date on legal developments within the law of the sea and to further develop his/her qualifications.
The candidate shall be able to apply the knowledge and skills individually and in cooperation with others, as well as finalize tasks within given time frames.
General Competence:
After passing the program, the student can:
- Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of the Law of the Sea individually and in cooperation with others.
- Communicate reasoning within the field of the Law of the Sea in a clear and precise manner, orally and in writing to the academic community and the public.
- Apply knowledge and skills acquired within the field of the Law of the Sea to other fields of international law, and for all tasks and projects where relevant.
- Identify and reflect on ethical dilemmas that may arise within the field of the Law of the Sea in particular and deal with these in a responsible manner.
- Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of the Law of the Sea to carry out tasks within given timeframes.
Admission to the Master's programme in Law of the Sea requires a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Law or equivalent qualification, such as three years duration in law or political science at university level. You must also document knowledge of the fundamentals of international law and international politics. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Norway, Europe, Canada, USA, Australia & New Zealand: An average grade of C is the minimum requirement. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in countries other than the above mentioned region/countries: An average grade of B or better. The average grade is calculated from the bachelor as a whole.
Applicants must enclose an essay of approximately 2 pages in English where they describe their background and motivation for taking this Master's degree. There are approximately 20 available places on the programme, where the best of applicants based on background, academic results and the motivational letter are admitted.
More information on admission requirements:
