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
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
In this hybrid lecture, analyse Gordon Brown's term as Prime Minister, considering his failure to call an election, his denial of the Credit Crunch Crisis and his final satisfaction in denying David Cameron's Conservatives a working majority.
- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
Delve into Theresa May's term as Prime Minister in this hybrid lecture, considering her failure to deliver Brexit, the loss of her parliamentary majority and eventual removal by her colleagues.
- Fri 06 Mar 2026
- 2:00 – 3:30pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses • Professional development
Join legal and heritage experts for an intensive 1-day course. If you are responsible for the conservation or investigation of heritage assets, whether in the professional or voluntary sector, this course will help improve your knowledge of the law.
- Tue 17 Mar 2026
- 1 meetings
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Strengthen your diplomatic expertise in an era transformed by artificial intelligence. Explore cutting-edge governance models, geopolitical impacts and practical tools to integrate AI into policy, strategy and real-world diplomatic practice.
- Mon 13 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Enhance your public diplomacy skills to shape narratives, manage crises, and influence policy in a digital era. Develop the tools to navigate complex information environments and shape effective diplomatic engagement.
- Thu 16 Apr 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
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
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.