Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in International Law at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in International Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in International Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Public International Law
- International Environmental Law
- Heritage Governance: from Global to Local
- Law of the Sea
- International Criminal Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- Theory, Method and Contemporary Issues of International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- WTO Law
- International Oil and Gas Law
- Climate Change Law and Emissions Trading
- Research Paper I
- Research Paper II
- Research Paper III Part 1
- Research Paper III Part 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0or
(b)(i) a bachelor\'s degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;\xc2\xa0
or
(c)(i) a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and
(iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 6 months