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The Master of Diplomacy is your pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with knowledge about practices of international affairs and real-world skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level. The degree provides exciting study and career options in the important and prestigious arena of diplomatic practice and other practice-oriented international relations careers. 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, positioning you firmly in the centre of a global network of leading scholars and policy-makers. The Master of Diplomacy also provides a broad list of electives offered by experts in regional, international and language studies at the ANU, allowing for both breadth and depth of learning.
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The Master of Diplomacy is your pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with knowledge about practices of international affairs and real-world skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level. The degree provides exciting study and career options in the important and prestigious arena of diplomatic practice and other practice-oriented international relations careers. 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, positioning you firmly in the centre of a global network of leading scholars and policy-makers. The Master of Diplomacy also provides a broad list of electives offered by experts in regional, international and language studies at the ANU, allowing for both breadth and depth of learning.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Undergraduate degreesat the Australian National University are informed by cutting-edge
research and taught in small classes by leading academics.
MEET YOUR FUTURE
Our programs offer you hands-on learning, international exchange and career development opportunities, as well as industry and government internships, and produce Australia's most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24).
ANU offers you undergraduate single and flexible
double degree programs in
Arts, society and culture
Asia-Pacific studies, international relations and security studies
You can choose from 50 single degrees or design your own flexible double
degree from 599 possible combinations. Double degrees are an opportunity for you
to tailor your studies to fit your strengths, passions and goals and take less
time to complete than two single bachelor’s degrees.
As a student, you will automatically become a member of the ANU Students’
Association (ANUSA) that supports the university’s clubs and societies and
delivers a range of events.
ANUSA can also provide you with legal advice,
advocacy services and supportive welfare programs. You can also choose to
represent other students by running for office in the ANUSA elections.
Postgraduate degreesat the Australian National University give
you a competitive edge in the global job market. They will equip you with the
skills and knowledge to specialise in your field, upskill or even change your
career.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You have the choice to study full-time or part-time, with a mix of
face-to-face, online and intensive learning delivery options.
You’ll work in small classes alongside
academics who are specialists in their fields and – once you graduate – your postgraduate
qualification will increase your earning potential.
ANU offers you the following postgraduate-level programs:
Arts, society and culture
Asia-Pacific studies, international relations and security studies
Taught in the
evening in small classes led by industry leaders from a range of fields, the flexibly
delivered ANU Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides the skills to identify, evaluate
and apply evidence to inform effective decision making.
The program builds
upon your management experience and prior learning to help you move from middle
to senior management roles.
With so many experienced
students in the MBA, a strong component of your learning will come from the
sharing of knowledge and insights and from academics who have experience in
international business, operational management, strategy, information systems,
change management, marketing and entrepreneurship.
The Australian National University provides research
students with a vibrant research community and outstanding
program support. These degrees take between three and four years to
complete full-time (or the equivalent part-time).
As a research student you will work independently under the direction of an academic supervisor or a supervisory panel of academic staff. Your discipline may also offer you an alternative to a written thesis.
Joint or dual PhD programs between ANU and partner institutions collaboratively deliver outstanding research training experiences and could see you living and working at each university for a period of time.
These programs allow research students opportunities to:
participate in collaborative projects between supervisors at home and at a host institution
Start your
postgraduate studies with an ANU short course(graduate certificate). You can complete one in six months. After
finishing it, you’ll be able to progress to a graduate diploma and then a
master’s degree.
Students’ association
Postgraduate students automatically become a member of the Postgraduate
Students’ Association (PARSA). It will offer you a range of community events
and services that will connect you with other postgraduate students as well as
with legal advice and advocacy and supportive welfare programs.
Master of Diplomacy - Online
Acton Campus, Canberra, Australia
12 monthsProgram duration
53,370 AUDTuition Fee/year
15 May, 2025Application Deadline
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Undergraduate degrees at the Australian National University are informed by cutting-edge research and taught in small classes by leading academics.
MEET YOUR FUTURE
Our programs offer you hands-on learning, international exchange and career development opportunities, as well as industry and government internships, and produce Australia's most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24).
ANU offers you undergraduate single and flexible double degree programs in
Find your program
Single and double degrees
You can choose from 50 single degrees or design your own flexible double degree from 599 possible combinations. Double degrees are an opportunity for you to tailor your studies to fit your strengths, passions and goals and take less time to complete than two single bachelor’s degrees.
Find your program
Students’ association
As a student, you will automatically become a member of the ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA) that supports the university’s clubs and societies and delivers a range of events.
ANUSA can also provide you with legal advice, advocacy services and supportive welfare programs. You can also choose to represent other students by running for office in the ANUSA elections.
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Social Sciences and Management (6)
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Bachelor of Asian Studies
Bachelor of Asian Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of Asian Studies (with Year in Asia)
Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of Development Studies (with Year in Asia)
Bachelor of European Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of International Relations
Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)
Bachelor of International Relations (with Year in Asia)
Bachelor of International Security Studies
Bachelor of International Security Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of International Security Studies (with Year in Asia)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of Pacific Studies
Bachelor of Pacific Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)—Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Political Science
Bachelor of Political Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
Bachelor of Public Policy
Bachelor of Public Policy (Honours)
Bachelor of Statistics
Bachelor of Statistics (Honours)
Postgraduate degrees at the Australian National University give you a competitive edge in the global job market. They will equip you with the skills and knowledge to specialise in your field, upskill or even change your career.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You have the choice to study full-time or part-time, with a mix of face-to-face, online and intensive learning delivery options.
You’ll work in small classes alongside academics who are specialists in their fields and – once you graduate – your postgraduate qualification will increase your earning potential.
ANU offers you the following postgraduate-level programs:
Find your program
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Taught in the evening in small classes led by industry leaders from a range of fields, the flexibly delivered ANU Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides the skills to identify, evaluate and apply evidence to inform effective decision making.
The program builds upon your management experience and prior learning to help you move from middle to senior management roles.
With so many experienced students in the MBA, a strong component of your learning will come from the sharing of knowledge and insights and from academics who have experience in international business, operational management, strategy, information systems, change management, marketing and entrepreneurship.
Explore Master of Business Administration
Exceptional PhD research degrees
The Australian National University provides research students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. These degrees take between three and four years to complete full-time (or the equivalent part-time).
As a research student you will work independently under the direction of an academic supervisor or a supervisory panel of academic staff. Your discipline may also offer you an alternative to a written thesis.
Explore postgraduate research degrees
Joint or dual/Cotutelle PhD
Joint or dual PhD programs between ANU and partner institutions collaboratively deliver outstanding research training experiences and could see you living and working at each university for a period of time. These programs allow research students opportunities to:
Explore joint or dual PhD programs
Short courses
Start your postgraduate studies with an ANU short course (graduate certificate). You can complete one in six months. After finishing it, you’ll be able to progress to a graduate diploma and then a master’s degree.
Students’ association
Postgraduate students automatically become a member of the Postgraduate Students’ Association (PARSA). It will offer you a range of community events and services that will connect you with other postgraduate students as well as with legal advice and advocacy and supportive welfare programs.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science
Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced)
Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies
Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced)
Master of Arts - Arts Administration / Master of Museum and Heritage Studies
Master of Contemporary Art Practices
Master of Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced)
Master of General and Applied Linguistics
Master of General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced)
Master of Heritage Tourism Management
Master of History
Master of History (Advanced)
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (Advanced)
Master of Philosophy, Culture, History and Languages
Master of Philosophy, Research School of Humanities and the Arts
Master of Translation (Advanced)
Business and Management (6)
Master of Accounting
Master of Applied Accounting
Master of Applied Accounting and Master of Financial Management
Master of Applied Economics
Master of Applied Finance
Master of Business Information Systems
Master of Commerce (Advanced)
Master of Economic Policy
Master of Economics
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Master of Finance
Master of Financial Economics
Master of Financial Management
Master of Financial Management and Law
Master of International Management
Master of Management
Master of Management (Advanced)
Master of Marketing Management
Master of Philosophy, ANU College of Business and Economics
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Project Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master of Applied Cybernetics
Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced)
Master of Applied Data Analytics
Master of Computing
Master of Computing (Advanced)
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Energy Systems
Master of Engineering in Robotics, Automation and Control
Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision
Master of Philosophy, School of Computing
Master of Philosophy, School of Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Biotechnology (Advanced)
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Culture, Health and Medicine
Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced)
Master of Neuroscience
Master of Neuroscience (Advanced)
Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology
Master of Philosophy, Biology
Master of Philosophy, John Curtin School of Medical Research
Master of Philosophy, Medicine
Master of Philosophy, Population Health
Master of Philosophy, Psychology
Master of Preclinical Science
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Science (Advanced) in Agricultural Innovation
Master of Science (Advanced) in Biological Sciences
Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Master of Science in Agricultural Innovation
Master of Science in Biological Sciences
Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Natural Sciences (6)
Master of Actuarial Practice
Master of Actuarial Studies
Master of Climate Change
Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)
Master of Energy Change
Master of Energy Change (Advanced)
Master of Environment
Master of Environment (Advanced)
Master of Environmental Management and Development
Master of Environmental Management and Development - Online
Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
Master of Environmental and Resource Economics - Online
Master of Forests
Master of Forests (Advanced)
Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
Master of Philosophy, ANU Colleges of Science
Master of Philosophy, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Master of Philosophy, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science
Master of Philosophy, Chemistry
Master of Philosophy, Earth Sciences
Master of Philosophy, Fenner School of Environment and Society
Master of Philosophy, Mathematical Sciences
Master of Philosophy, Physics
Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Master of Science (Advanced) in Materials Science
Master of Science (Advanced) in Nuclear Science
Master of Science (Advanced) in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement
Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantum Technology
Master of Science (Advanced) in Theoretical Physics
Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Master of Science in Earth Sciences
Master of Science in Materials Science
Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences
Master of Science in Nuclear Science
Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement
Master of Science in Quantum Technology
Master of Science in Theoretical Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Executive Master of Public Administration
Executive Master of Public Policy
Juris Doctor
Master of Anthropology (Advanced)
Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures
Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced)
Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced)
Master of Asian and Pacific Studies
Master of Digital Humanities
Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture
Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture (Advanced)
Master of Diplomacy
Master of Diplomacy - Online
Master of Engaging Asia
Master of Global Securities and Strategy
Master of Globalisation (Advanced)
Master of International Law and Diplomacy
Master of International Relations
Master of International and Development Economics
Master of International and Development Economics - Online
Master of Laws
Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (Advanced)
Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (MECAS)
Master of National Security Policy
Master of Pacific Development
Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (Advanced)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), ANU College of Law
Master of Philosophy, Crawford School of Public Policy
Master of Philosophy, International, Political and Strategic Studies
Master of Philosophy, National Security College
Master of Philosophy, Regulation and Governance
Master of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences
Master of Political Science
Master of Political Science (Advanced)
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health (Advanced)
Master of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy/Master of Public Policy ANU - U Tokyo
Master of Regulation and Governance
Master of Regulation and Governance - Online
Master of Science Communication
Master of Social Research Methods
Master of Social Research Methods (Advanced)
Master of Statistical Data Analysis
Master of Statistics
Master of Strategic Studies
Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced)
Master of Studies
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Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Letters
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Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy, ANU College of Business and Economics
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Computing
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Cybernetics
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
Doctor of Philosophy, Biology
Doctor of Philosophy, John Curtin School of Medical Research
Doctor of Philosophy, Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy, Population Health
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Philosophy, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Earth Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy, Fenner School of Environment and Society
Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematical Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
Doctor of Philosophy, Science
Doctor of Science
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Laws
Doctor of Philosophy, ANU College of Law
Doctor of Philosophy, Crawford School of Public Policy
Doctor of Philosophy, International, Political and Strategic Studies
Doctor of Philosophy, National Security College
Doctor of Philosophy, Regulation and Governance
Doctor of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences