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Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy
at Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 24,401
Country Rank#6
Duration6 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy provides you with knowledge and skills for understanding the diplomatic practices of the international system and positions you in the centre of a global network of leading scholars and policymakers. It is a pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with knowledge about the practical realities of international affairs and real-world skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level.

The program develops future leaders in diplomatic practice with knowledge and skills – such as critical analysis, strategic thinking and cross-cultural communication – to succeed in a changing geo-political world. You will be taught by internationally recognised research scholars from the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, have the opportunity to engage with senior diplomats from Australia and elsewhere, and you will graduate from a world-class university.

Course Content
Program Structure:

The Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy requires the completion of 24 units which must consist of:

A minimum of 6 units from the completion of one of following foundational courses:
- DIPL8044 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- DIPL8001 Transnational Diplomacy
- INTR8068 Foreign Policy Analysis
- INTR8071 Issues and Concepts in International Relations
A minimum of 6 units from the completion of one of the following courses on contemporary diplomatic practice:
- DIPL8002 Contemporary Challenges in Diplomacy
- DIPL8003 Case Studies in Diplomacy
- DIPL8006 Diplomacy, Politics and the United Nations
- DIPL8008 The United Nations and Peace
- DIPL8009 Diplomacy: from cuneiform clay to digital tablets
- DIPL8010 Harnessing Diplomacy for International Development
- DIPL8012 Special Topics in Diplomacy
- DIPL8013 Pacific Diplomacy
- DIPL8016 The role of non-state Actors in East Asian Diplomacy
- INTR8017 Issues in Australian Foreign Policy
- INTR8078 Interventions and Statebuilding: From Fragility to Resilience
- INTR8045 Global Governance
- STST8066 Strategic Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Rethinking Strategy and Statecraft
Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
- Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7; or
- Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
- Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
- 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4/7; or
- GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
- A minimum 5 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0.

If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of applicants demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Diversity factors

As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$24,401.00

Cost Of Studying At Australian National University

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Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy at Australian National University