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    Master of Diplomacy

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    Canberra, AUMDipIn-person1 year
    A$56,120.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    35%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    48
    Credits
    A$150.00
    App fee

    Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University is a 48-credit, 1-year, in-person MDip program based in Canberra, AU. Tuition is A$56,120.

    About the program

    The program covers compulsory courses in transnational diplomacy and negotiation, foundational courses on challenges in diplomacy, Pacific diplomacy, and foreign policy analysis, plus electives in contextual topics, languages, internships, and an optional research project.

    Focus: both
    QS Politics & International Studies #14
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Semester 1 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
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    Min GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
    V 155 · Q 155
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min For study commencing prior to 1 January 2027: Overall score: 80 Reading: 20 Writing: 20 Listening: 18 Speaking: 18 (TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition])
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years from the date of application

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (requires 2 academic years of study in Australia)

    A$36,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University is A$56,120 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University online or in-person?
    Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University take to complete?
    Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University is structured around 1 year and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 5/7
    How competitive is Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University?
    Master of Diplomacy at Australian National University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 35%.