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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- View upcoming professional courses in diplomacy and international relations
- Ways to study: how our short courses work
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 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
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series
Trace the shadowy world of state-sponsored hackers exploring their deployment for espionage and sabotage. Explore false-flag operations, AI-driven disinformation, and the global proliferation of hacking capabilities. Learn how nations wield cyber power.
- Tue 28 Apr 2026 – 02 Jun 2026
- 6:15 – 7:45pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Join us for this engaging weekend event exploring espionage in the cyber era, disinformation, and the future of warfare in our digital age.
- Sat 09 May 2026 – 10 May 2026
- 9.45am Saturday - 5pm Sunday
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
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.