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The Postgraduate Diploma in International Law is a one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) research course and is awarded on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 30,000 words, inclusive of footnotes but exclusive of appendices and bibliography. Students are assigned a supervisor by the Faculty's Degree Committee. The main aims of the course are:
- to give students with relevant experience at first-degree or master's level the opportunity to carry out focused research on an approved research topic in the field of international law under close supervision;
- to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests; and
- to enable students to engage in work which is innovative and at the leading edge of legal scholarship.
A thesis submitted for the Diploma in International Law must afford evidence of serious study and the ability to discuss a difficult problem critically.
An applicant interested in writing a thesis in any other area of law should apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies.
Open Days
The Postgraduate Virtual Open Day usually takes place at the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the Postgraduate Open Day page for more details.
See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.