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 12-month full-time programme designed for mid-career diplomats and international relations practitioners.
Upcoming courses
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Our digital world thrives on connectivity, but reliance breeds vulnerability. Explore hacker culture, cyber threat, and security strategies at this in-person weekend event featuring Lloyd’s Chief Security Officer Matt Rowe.
- Sat 29 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 2025
- 9.45am Saturday - 5pm Sunday
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
This course provides an introduction to the legal and ethical issues arising in the art and cultural heritage sectors today. Aimed at all those engaged in the art world, it will outline principles and practices, exploring cases from the UK and beyond.
- Tue 02 Dec 2025
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series
Unveil the dark web’s role in cybercrime, from stolen data markets to ransomware threats. Explore how extremists exploit cyberspace for recruitment and sabotage. Investigate modern slavery’s digital ties and the chilling reality of lethal cyber terrorism.
- Tue 13 Jan 2026 – 17 Feb 2026
- 6:15 – 7:45pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Discover Rogers’ Person-Centred Approach and its influence on counselling, psychology, medicine, education, diplomacy, and (even) sales. A fascinating course for both personal interest or professional growth.
- Mon 19 Jan 2026 – Mon 23 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 6:00 – 9:00pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
From the disastrous Suez adventure in 1956 to his achievements as a three-time Foreign Secretary, explore the reputation of Anthony Eden in this hybrid lecture.
- Fri 30 Jan 2026
- 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
This hybrid lecture series evaluates six Prime Ministers who served only one term, either resigning or going down to electoral defeat. Widely regarded as political failures, we will examine their records to reassess their reputations.
- Fri 30 Jan 2026 – 06 Mar 2026
- 2:00 – 3:30pm
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.