The Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy (6 months full-time, or part-time equivalent) provides you with the knowledge and skills – such as critical analysis, strategic thinking and cross-cultural communication – required to understand the diplomatic practices of the international system.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy is a pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with knowledge about the practical realities of international and diplomatic affairs and real-world skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level.
Our program will prepare you to advance your career across the world in:
- Diplomatic and foreign affairs
- Government and public service
- Journalism
- International development and aid
- Consultancies
- Private and not-for-profit organisations
What you’ll learn
The Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy is a 24-unit program that develops future leaders in diplomatic practice to succeed in a changing geopolitical world.
Our students develop research and writing skills to undertake self-directed study in diplomacy and communicate findings in academic and practical contexts.
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 graduate from a world-class university.
Graduate Certificate fee discount
Domestic applicants offered a place to study in this Graduate Certificate commencing their studies in 2021 will be eligible for reduced course fees. This fee will apply to courses completed in this Graduate Certificate within 2021 and the first half of 2022 allowing you to study part-time. If you do not complete the degree by mid-2022 the remainder of your subjects will be billed on a full-fee basis from second semester (winter/spring) 2022. Indicative fee information can be viewed on the Admissions & Fees tab at ANU Programs and Courses.
Pathway to a Master degree
You may wish to consider extending your Graduate Certificate to complete a Graduate Diploma or Master degree. Your 24 units of study in the Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy may count as credit towards the Graduate Diploma of International Affairs, the Master of Diplomacy or the Master of International Law and Diplomacy.