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 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
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
Nobody was more surprised than Alec Douglas-Home himself by his elevation to the Premiership in 1963 on Harold Macmillan's resignation. Explore his term as Prime Minister in this hybrid lecture.
- Fri 06 Feb 2026
- 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
Explore Edward Heath's term as Prime Minister, analysing increased inflation, his famous U-turns and his negotiations for British entry to the EEC in this hybrid lecture.
- Fri 13 Feb 2026
- 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
In this hybrid lecture, we will explore the term of Jim Callaghan, from the economic crisis that led to the IMF bailout in 1976 to the Winter of Discontent and his replacement by Margaret Thatcher.
- Fri 20 Feb 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
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Short, part-time and online courses in economics and politics at Oxford University.