Diplomatic Studies and Law
Short courses
Our short courses and events in diplomatic studies and law include day events and weekly learning programmes.
We also offer courses in economics and politics.
Graduate programmes
The Department offers the following full-time programmes in diplomatic studies:
- Foundations of Diplomacy Pre-Masters is a six month course open to applicants with no previous knowledge of the field of diplomacy/international relations.
- Master of Studies in Diplomatic Studies is a full time programme aimed at diplomats in mid career.
Upcoming courses
In-person weekly • Short courses
Judges are 'enemies of the people', covid restrictions 'unacceptable assaults on individual freedom', law 'fails to provide adequate remedies for miscarriages of justice'. The law has never been so controversial. But what is the reality?
- Tue 30 Sep 2025 – Wed 03 Dec 2025
- 10 meetings
- 2:00 – 4:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Rogers' Person-Centred Approach continues to influence counselling, psychology, diplomacy, medicine, education, and (even) sales. Whether for personal or professional interest, this course should fascinate you.
- Mon 19 Jan 2026 – Mon 23 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 6:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Introducing the core principles/techniques needed to establish a consistent habit of reflective practice. Suitable for individuals seeking greater success/better results in their work and life, but especially for CPD among professionals in any discipline.
- Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Mon 06 Jul 2026
- 10 meetings
- 2:30 – 4:30pm
Qualifications
This six months, full time course prepares students for graduate studies at leading British universities.
Qualifications • Professional development
A full-time graduate programme of mixed academic and vocational study of diplomacy and related subjects, with study tours in the UK and Europe. For early-to-mid career diplomats.
In-person weekly • Short courses
Judges are 'enemies of the people', covid restrictions 'unacceptable assaults on individual freedom, law 'inadequate to deal with violence against women'. The law has never been so controversial. But what are the realities behind the headlines?
- Tue 01 Oct 2024 – Tue 03 Dec 2024
- 10 meetings
- 2:00 – 4:00pm
Research, student spotlights and related subjects:
Jarosław Bajaczyk
Jarosław applied for the Diplomatic Studies Programme as he wanted to devote time to research and study in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.Student spotlights
View all student spotlights for this subject areaEconomics and politics
Short, part-time and online courses in economics and politics at Oxford University.