Diplomatic Studies and Law
Short courses
Our short courses and events in diplomatic studies and law include day events and weekly learning programmes.
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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 12-month full-time programme designed for mid-career diplomats and international relations practitioners.
Upcoming courses
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Join our experts to understand the role of colonialism in shaping contemporary cities. Critically examine how colonial logics in urban development can reinforce spatial inequalities, dispossession and exclusion, and how we can ‘counterplot’ against them.
- Wed 10 Jun 2026
- 1 meetings
- 9:00am – 4:30pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Take part in an expert-led wargaming experience focused on protecting cultural heritage in conflict. Gain practical insight into safeguarding civilians, shaping better decisions, and understanding today’s complex battlespace.
- Wed 17 Jun 2026
- 1 meetings
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Explore how global institutions respond to war, diplomacy and crisis. This immersive course examines the UN, ICC, ICJ and EU through case studies and simulations, revealing the power dynamics and challenges of modern international governance.
- Sun 12 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:55pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Explore how diplomacy is evolving in the digital age. This course examines how states and organisations use online tools to shape narratives, manage crises and build cooperation, equipping you with practical skills for modern digital diplomacy.
- Sun 19 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:55pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Explore what law is, who defines it, and how it shapes society. This course examines law beyond doctrine—through legal pluralism, social norms, and global examples—to reveal how law operates, empowers, and sometimes oppresses in practice.
- Sun 09 Aug 2026 – 15 Aug 2026
- 9:00am – 12:55pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Advance your negotiation skills and strengthen your diplomatic impact. Build the tools, mindset and strategic awareness to navigate high-stakes negotiations while fostering trust and long-term international relationships.
- Thu 24 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
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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
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Short, part-time and online courses in economics and politics at Oxford University.