Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in International Law at the University of Western Australia provides specialized knowledge and practical skills in international law. Led by renowned experts, the program offers a diverse range of elective units for specialization in areas like international criminal law and environmental law. It is suitable for law and non-law graduates, complementing careers in government, non-profits, and private institutions dealing with international law.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Diploma in International Law at the University of Western Australia is a postgraduate program designed to advance knowledge in international law and open up career opportunities in government, non-government, and private institutions where international law is relevant. The program is taught by a diverse team of international law experts with extensive backgrounds in practice and research in international law. The award-winning teaching staff bring a practical, real-world perspective to international law. The course is suited to both current law practitioners and those pursuing a career in Australia or overseas relevant to international law in government, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations, and private institutions where international law is relevant. The course is available to both law and non-law graduates and is particularly complementary to other disciplines such as international relations, economics, and history.
Outline:
The program begins with core units in the foundations of international law, theory, method, and contemporary issues, as well as foundations of public international law. Students can then specialize by electing units from areas such as:
- International criminal law
- Human rights law
- Environmental law
- Oil and gas law
- World Trade Organization law
Teaching:
The program is taught by a diverse team of international law experts with extensive backgrounds in practice and research in international law. The award-winning teaching staff bring a practical, real-world perspective to international law.
Careers:
This course opens career opportunities relevant to international law in government, non-government, not for profit, and private institutions.
Other:
The UWA Law School is certified by the Australian Law School Standards. The UWA Law School is ranked in the top 150 law schools in the world for Law and Legal Studies (QS 2023). The program is designed to be flexible and allows students to balance their work and studies. Students can study part-time, take units taught after hours, and learn via intensive units.
