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Program Management - Master of International Law and Diplomacy

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The Master of International Law and Diplomacy is a multidisciplinary degree that addresses needs arising from the unique dynamics of the current political and business environment where policy, law and dispute resolution intersect.

This highly valuable qualification deepens your understanding of the way diplomacy and law operate in, and interact with, the modern world. It equips you with legal and diplomatic skills and knowledge for the 21st century job market. The degree also provides exciting study and career options in the prestigious arenas of diplomatic and international legal practice.

Programs and Courses

 

Managing your program

The Master of International Law and Diplomacy program consists of 96 units in total (16 courses of 6 units) or the equivalent of two years full-time study, distributed as follows:

  • 4 Compulsory courses (24 units) from both Law and Diplomacy
  • 12 courses (72 units) from the Diplomacy and Law courses approved for the program. Consisting of:
    • min 4 courses (24 units) from the completion of elective diplomatic studies courses
    • min 4 courses (24 units) from the completion of elective international law courses
    • max 4 courses (24 units) from the completion of the following research courses
      • LAWS8301 Postgraduate Law Dissertation
      • DIPL8018 Diplomacy Research Project
    • max 1 course (6 units) from the completion of experiential courses

For more information on the Master of International Law and Diplomacy, including the courses available under this program, please refer to our Programs and Courses website.

 

Study Plans

Summer Session Start

Year 1 Summer Session and First Semester

Year 1 Winter Session and Second Semester

Year 2 Summer Session and First Semester

Year 2 Winter Session and Second Semester

 

Winter Session Start

Year 1 Winter Session and Second Semester

Year 1 Summer Session and First Semester

Year 2 Winter Session and Second Semester

Year 2 Summer Session and First Semester

All LAWS coded courses available during the year are listed on the ANU Law School Course search website.

ANU Law School Course search

 

Other useful information

Canvas

Canvas is ANU’s new Learning Management System, where you can access course materials, readings, lecture recordings, and submit assignments. You’ll be granted access to your courses on Canvas within 24–72 hours after enrolling via ANUHub.

Canvas

 

Census date

Each course has a census date. If you are enrolled in a course once the course census date passes, you will remain liable for the full tuition and associated fees for that course.

The following standard census dates apply at ANU:

  • First Semester Census Date is 5 April
  • Second Semester Census Date is 31 August

Each course in a non-standard session has its own individual census date. Please look up course code on ANU Program and Courses to find the census date for that course.

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Class summaries

A class summary is produced for each course. This document contains vital information including materials, texts, learning outcomes, and details on assessment and must be read by the student. It is available under the class tab of your course in Programs and Courses website, and on the Canvas course site at least two weeks prior to the course start date.

 

Course cancellation

Students will be notified by email as early as possible when a course has to be cancelled or changed. Every effort will be made by the ANU Law School not to cancel courses unless absolutely necessary or due to circumstances beyond our control.

 

Mode of Delivery

Courses are delivered in a range of modes including full-time, part-time, on-campus, online, evening or intensive, offering the ability to fit your studies around your professional and personal commitments. Whichever option you choose, you’ll be able to take advantage of a teaching approach that combines academic rigour with practical expertise.

 

My Timetable

MyTimetable is the ANU official timetabling system enabling you to view the timetable for your enrobed courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials.

  • Timetable Planner - Opens mid-December (Semester One) and mid-June (Semester Two). This is not for allocation, but for planning only. It provides an opportunity to plan your timetable prior to the opening of MyTimetable.
  • Student Allocation- Opens two weeks prior the semester start date
My Timetable website

 

Program fees

All students will receive an invoice on ANUHub. Your invoice will indicate the cost of your course tuition, and the due date for payment.

Eligible domestic students may apply for FEE-HELP through ANUHub to defer their fees to the Australian Taxation Office. Ensure you apply for FEE-HELP before the course Census Date or you will need to pay your fees upfront.

 

Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants

ANU and the ANU Law School offer a variety of Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants to support your studies.

ANU Law School ScholarshipsANU Scholarships

Whether students need emergency accommodation, assistance with medical bills, or support to participate in a non-credit extracurricular activity, ANU offers a range of financial support options. You can find a list on our webpage here.

 

University terms and enrolment deadlines

Students must enrol themselves for each term by the appropriate deadline.

Due to limited places in some courses and tutorial selections, we recommend that students enrol in their courses as early as possible, ideally before the course start date. Below, you'll find the University terms and their corresponding enrolment deadlines.

Study Period One

TermPeriodDeadline to enrol

Summer session

January - March

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

Semester One

February - May

Monday of week two at 11:59pm

Autumn session

April - June

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

 

Study Period Two

TermPeriodDeadline to enrol

Winter session

July - September

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

Semester Two

July - October

Monday of week two at 11:59pm

Spring session

October - December

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

For more information on enrolments, please visit our Enrolment Information and guideline webpage.

Enquiries

Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs

bell.postgrad@anu.edu.au

(02) 6125 5744