Griffith University
Master of International Law
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Complete your studies entirely online to gain a competitive edge in the legal, business, civil society, government, engineering and other professions that require enhanced skills and knowledge in international and global law.
Course overview
In Griffith's Master of International Law, you'll be equipped with the skills to understand and apply international and globalised law principles in a range of contexts. Throughout your studies, you'll explore crucial topics such as international human rights and environmental issues, cross-border negotiations, transactions and disputes /and public international law developments.
As a student of this degree, you'll build on your existing knowledge and experience to gain a competitive edge in the legal, business, civil society, government, engineering and other professions where greater skills and knowledge in the field of international and global law are required. You'll also benefit from a stellar student support team. On-campus students will learn from a campus close to the iconic Gold Coast and its stunning beaches and benefit socially and professionally from a thriving, collegiate learning community.
Taught by experienced experts, you'll gain a world-class education in a range of subjects including:
- International human rights law
- International negotiations
- International environmental law
- International family law and litigation
- International commercial litigation
- International criminal law
- Transitional justice
Under the guidance of an engaged supervisor, you may choose to explore a thesis option, enabling a deep dive into the international law topic of your passion. You'll also be able to undertake a variety of related non-law subjects, such as international relations theory, to diversify your skill set and knowledge base.
Key facts
13th July, 2026
What you will study
- Pathway 1 – duration 1 year (80 credit points of study and 40 credit points for prior learning)
- Pathway 2 – duration 1.5 years (120 credit points of study)
Core Module
Complete exactly 80 credit points from the following:
- Principles of Public International Law
- International Family Law and Litigation
- Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Law
- Transitional Justice
- International Environmental Law
- International Human Rights
- International Criminal Law
- International Trade Law
- International Commercial Litigation
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Law of Armed Conflict
Prior Learning
- 40 credit points for approved recognised prior study and/or work experience.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Law, applicants must have:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale).
- Bachelor of Law (Honours) from a recognised tertiary institution - these students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing.
- Graduate Certificate in International Law (or equivalent qualification) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) - students with a Graduate Certificate in International Law (or equivalent qualification) may be eligible to receive 40 credit points of advanced standing.
From 2025, the following admission requirements will apply.
To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Law, applicants must have one of:
Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80 credit points):
- A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related Law discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale AND a minimum of two years full-time equivalent relevant Law industry professional experience (solicitor, barrister, in-house counsel, government lawyer).
- A higher qualification in a related law discipline is required.
Pathway 2 - 1.5 year program (120 credit points):
- A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher qualification*) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale
A higher qualification refers to a qualification at a higher level than a Bachelor's degree, which includes any of the following: a Bachelor's Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master's Degree, MPhil, or PhD.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning, which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:
- Credit Transfer
Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.
- View credit precedents for this program.
Outcomes
Career Outcomes:
- Arbitrator
- Intelligence and Policy Analyst
- Government Policy and Legal Adviser
- Diplomacy Expert
- Civil Society Strategist
- International Organization Employee
- International Businessperson
- International Business Negotiator
- Global Law Firm Employee
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $30,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 80 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.