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The Master of International Law and Diplomacy is a joint degree delivered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy. This program of study addresses needs arising from the unique dynamics of the current political and business environment where policy, law and dispute resolution intersect.
Step 1: Understand your program
Master of International Law and Diplomacy
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
- DIPL8001 Transnational Diplomacy
- DIPL8044 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- LAWS8182 Principles of International Law
- LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions*
- 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, and/or LAWS8800 Advanced Legal Methods and Legal Writing
- 0-2 courses (24 units) from the completion of the following research courses
- LAWS8300 Postgraduate Law Dissertation (12 units) (pre-requisite: completion of LAWS8800)
- DIPL8018 Diplomacy Research Project (12 units)
- 0-1 course (6 units) from the completion of experiential courses
*Students who have completed an Australian undergraduate law degree or Juris Doctor or equivalent are exempted from LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions and are required to complete an additional 6 units from the international law course list.
Step 2: Choose your courses
Summer Session Start
- DIPL8001 Transnational Diplomacy
- LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions
- LAWS8182 Principles of International Law
- 6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list
Winter Session Start
- INTR8068 Foreign Policy Analysis
- LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions
- LAWS8182 Principles of International Law
- 6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list
Step 3: Enrol in your courses on ANUHub
ANUHub allows students to enrol, view invoices, check grades, confirm graduation eligibility, pay fees, submit commonwealth assistance forms (CAF), maintain personal information.
Enrol on ANUHubHow to enrol on ANUHub
Step 4: MyTimetable and Canvas
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.
MyTimetable websiteCanvas is the 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.
CanvasStep 5: Textbooks, assessments due dates and learning outcomes
A Class Summary is produced for each course and contains important information, including required textbooks, assessment due dates, and learning outcomes. You can find your Class Summary on the Programs and Courses website by searching for your course and selecting the Class tab, or via your Canvas course site. Class Summaries are made available at least two weeks prior to the course start date..
ANU Programs and CoursesStep 6: Orientation week and college induction
We are excited to welcome you to the ANU community and look forward to seeing you on campus during O-Week and throughout your studies. Participating in O-Week is a great opportunity to meet new people, become familiar with campus life, and prepare for the start of semester. The College will also provide a short induction session to help ensure you are ready to commence your studies on time.
ANU Orientation Website
Credit/Status for prior studies
Students who have undertaken previous study that is relevant to their current academic program can request to receive course credit based on their prior learning. University rules, policy and procedure relating to the granting credit is set out in the Coursework Awards Rule, Policy: Recognition of prior and external learning and Procedure Credit and exemptions.
Application for Status (Credit) instructions and formANU Law School Credit GuidelinesEnquiries
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