Maritime and Aviation Law
Overview
Academic Lead: Dr Antigoni Lykotrafiti
Syllabus: SUM5008 Maritime and Aviation [PDF]
The module offers an introduction to maritime law and aviation law, examining how maritime and air transport have been regulated internationally. It examines how the law responds to the challenges these critical sectors of the global economy are faced with, such as climate change, the use of new technologies and artificial intelligence (e.g. autonomous vessels and drones), external shocks (e.g. sanctions and trade wars) and an unlevel playing field. The module concludes with a comparative analysis of the international regulation of shipping and aviation.
Course content is subject to change.
Course aims
The aim of the module is to demystify two fields of law that appear niche, yet which are extremely rich academically and offer good employment opportunities.
In addition, the module aims to link undergraduate and postgraduate studies by introducing students to areas of law that could become their chosen field of specialisation in their LLM studies and professional career.
Teaching and learning
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops and field trips.
Learning outcomes
Academic Content:
- Understand how the sectors of maritime and air transport have been regulated internationally.
- Develop specific knowledge of current challenges these sectors are faced with and how the law responds to them.
- Compare the regulation of shipping and aviation and understand the reasons behind the variance in the relevant regulatory approaches.
Disciplinary Skills - able to:
- Integrate knowledge and handle complexity in analysing legal issues.
- Develop and apply ideas within a research context.
- Draw connections between different fields of law and disciplines in order to devise innovative legal solutions.
Attributes:
- Demonstrate an innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
- Engage critically and reflectively with knowledge.
- Apply disciplinary and multidisciplinary expertise to broader contexts and society.
Fees
Additional costs
All reading material will be provided online, so it is not necessary to purchase any books.
For course and housing fees visit our finance webpage
Entry requirements
Course prerequisite:
No pre-requisite knowledge needed.
We welcome Summer School students from around the world. We accept a range of qualifications
How to apply
Have a question? Get in touch - one of the team will be happy to help!
Applications close 26 May 2026