Graduate Diploma in International Law
Graduate Diploma in International Law
Develop your understanding of international law and how international institutions work. Advance your knowledge in international law and open up career opportunities in government, non-government and private institutions where international law is relevant. Course structure Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Why…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop your understanding of international law and how international institutions work.
Advance your knowledge in international law and open up career opportunities in government, non-government and private institutions where international law is relevant.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study this course?
You will be taught a broad cross-section of units on various international law topics.
You will be exposed to international experts in their fields.
You will develop knowledge and skills marketable locally, nationally and internationally.
You’ll learn to
Understand and analyse the complex institutional structure in which international law is created, debated and applied.
Appreciate the impact international law has on people world-wide.
Deepen and refine oral and written analytical and delivery skills.
Expand your knowledge of speciality sub-fields of international law.
Career Pathways
This course opens career opportunities relevant to international law in government, non-government, not for profit and private institutions.
Further Study
Students who successfully complete this course with a minimum weighted average mark of 60 per cent are eligible for entry to the Master of International Law.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or 2(a) (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 50 per cent; or 3(a) (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 50 per cent; and (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
