University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma in International Economic Law
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Available for both law and non-law graduates and is ideal for legal practitioners, government representatives, development specialists, economists, political scientists and others working in the field.
Course overview
International economic law is a field of law encompassing the conduct of states in international economic relations, as well as the conduct of private parties involved in cross-border economic and business transactions.
The Graduate Diploma in International Economic Law includes a diverse mix of subjects devoted to this important field of practice and study, including international trade law (such as the World Trade Organisation and preferential trade agreements), international investment law, international financial law (including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund) and international commercial arbitration.
The Graduate Diploma in International Economic Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program.
Key facts
June, 2026
July, 2026
August, 2026
December, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 50 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects below. Each subject is valued at 12.5 credit points.
Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction or any prior legal studies or experience are also expected to complete the two-day preliminary subject Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions.
This introductory subject is compulsory for graduate diploma students with no previous training in law. It is highly recommended for international students who do not have a degree from a common law jurisdiction. Students are advised to attend Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions prior to undertaking any other subject.
- Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions (zero credit points)
Entry requirements
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed one of the following:
- Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) leading to admission to legal practice with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) or equivalent, leading to admission to legal practice and one year of documented relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline and one year of documented relevant experience.
Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Economics, public policy and politics.
Relevant experience for this course may include legal roles such as a lawyer, solicitor, advocate, attorney, counsel, barrister, magistrate, or judge's associate or roles such as government representative, development specialist, economist, or political scientist.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including a recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning). Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
As a Graduate Diploma in International Economic Law student, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of international law, including:
- Customary and treaty-based sources of international economic law.
- Various functional and theoretical bases for organising economic relations at the international level.
- The evolving context in which the processes of and actors within international economic law operate.
- The jurisprudence of the various dispute settlement organs operating in the field.
- You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year and total course fee in 2026: $24,992 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative fee shown is based on a full-time study load of 50 credit points (four subjects).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.