Swansea University

About the univeristy:

Swansea University is a research-led university that was established in 1920. The School of Law is ranked in the world top 150 by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 and brings together a variety of disciplines in a thriving academic environment, supported by staff with extensive real-world experience.

The Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law (IISTL) is a specialist Centre within the Law School and promotes research and teaching of the highest standard in the fields of international shipping and trade law. It also fosters co-operation with other academic institutions and professional, commercial, shipping, insurance and business organisations. Over the last decade, the IISTL has gained a world-wide reputation for its contribution to research, policy-making, professional training and teaching in these areas. The IISTL supports teaching at masters level (LLM) and has arrangements with employers providing valuable training opportunities for its students. Teaching at Swansea is research lead and practice oriented, and the ultimate objective of the institution is to fully prepare its graduates for various positions in maritime, insurance, trade and tech sectors.