Master of International Law Studies

Griffith University's Master of International Law Studies degree. This program is scheduled for delivery at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027, as well as Gold Coast and Online. If the scheduled opening of Treasury Building is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other locations. Queensland's #1 university for law and criminology. (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) The Master of International Law Studies is designed for ambitious professionals and emerging scholars who want to understand how law operates across borders, cultures and international systems. You'll explore how global rules are made, contested, enforced and applied in real legal, political and commercial contexts. Whether you're advancing your legal career or moving into an international-facing role, this degree will give you the expertise to operate effectively in a global environment. Highlights of studying the Master of International Law Studies Build strong foundations in public international law, global law principles and international negotiations. Examine issues like human rights, criminal justice, environmental law, trade, intellectual property and armed conflict. Develop practical skills for handling cross-border disputes, international family matters and global commercial litigation. Be guided by academics and industry experts with deep experience in international courts, tribunals and policy environments. Deepen your expertise through electives in global security, climate policy, international relations and cyber law. Strengthen your research capability with advanced research methods and the option to complete an independent research project.