Griffith University

Master of International Law Studies

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Prepare to navigate and influence the changing landscape of international law, equipped with the skills to address cross-border challenges and contribute to global legal developments while studying online.

Course overview

The Master of International Law Studies program will equip a variety of high achieving, practitioners, professionals and scholars to appreciate, understand, apply and critique international, comparative and globalised law principles, rules and skills in contexts such as international and cross-border transactions and disputes; cross-border family law disputes; cross-border negotiations and private as well as public international law developments.

The program is designed to give talented students an opportunity to excel in their chosen field and join an intellectual community of scholars interested in both private and public international law and comparative law studies.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,625
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (four units) per semester or 80 credit points (eight units) per year.
Intake
13th July, 2026
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To complete the Master of International Law Studies, students must complete 160 credit points.

Foundation Module

Complete 40 credit points for ALL of the following:

  • Principles of Public International Law
  • International Negotiations
  • Global Law
  • Foundations of Law
Core Module
Flexible Module

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher).
  • Five years of relevant work experience.
  • A combination of alternative admission criteria, such as formal, informal and non-formal  learnin, isg deemed to be equivalent to the above
    Relevant work experience includes paralegal, legal assistant, law clerk, legal secretary, compliance officer, court officer, policy officer, conveyancer and mediator.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Gaining credit and recognition of prior learning may reduce the time it will take to complete your degree. Find out more about the types of learning you may gain credit for, how to apply for credit transfer and examples of credit decisions by either contacting the university or booking a call with our Education Consultant.

Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Graduates will gain a competitive advantage in a range of professional, legal and commercial employment markets through a high level of understanding of and skills in international and comparative global law, principles and practice.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $29,000 (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.