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Postgraduate programme

Postgraduate Programmes in International Tax

International tax is the study and practice that centres on the application of taxes and tax law in the international community as it relates to individuals, businesses and government agencies conducting cross-border commerce.

Next intake
07 October 2026
Apply by
23 Sept 2026
Duration
7-24 months, part-time (PG-Cert: 7 months; PG-Dip: 12…
Commitment
6-10 hrs/week average (student dependent)
Delivery
Online - Recorded lectures, Prescribed Reading, Live Q&A…
Fees from
From GBP 3,015 or USD 3,350 + VAT if applicable…
Validation
Validated by Middlesex University
Overview

International tax is the study and practice that centres on the application of taxes and tax law in the international community as it relates to individuals, businesses and government agencies conducting cross-border commerce. The myriad of tax treaties, territorial tax laws and their effect on extraterritorial income requires the interpretive expertise of scholars and practitioners who specialise in International Taxation.

The complexities of International Taxation dominate the landscape for multinational organisations trying to conduct business in multiple jurisdictions. This often results in international tax playing a major role in the conducting of cross-border transactions.

This programme, developed by leading International Taxation specialists, at both advisory and in-house level, will provide a firm grounding on all the "must-know" areas of International Taxation.

The award ladder

How the programme builds

01

Stage 1: Postgraduate Certificate in International Taxation

60 credits (over 2 modules, 30 credits each) · 7 months, part-time

The Postgraduate Certificate in International Taxation is specifically designed for candidates who require an overview of International Taxation, all the while obtaining…

  • Module 1: Introduction to International Taxation
  • Module 2: Overview of International Tax Concepts
Full award details
02

Stage 1+2: Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation

120 credits (over 4 modules, 30 credits each) · 12 months, part-time

The Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation extends the knowledge gained through the PG-Certificate. It deals with all the major areas of international taxation…

  • Module 3: Expanded International Tax Concepts
  • Module 4: Specialised Areas
Full award details
03

Stage 1+2+3: MSc (Master's) in International Taxation

180 credits over 3 stages (PG-Diploma holders: 60 credits) · 24 months full programme (PG-Diploma holders: 12 months)

The Masters (MSc) in International Taxation is designed to apply the candidate's knowledge of International Taxation through research, to explore the unknown and unlock…

  • Stage 3: Dissertation (15,000 words)
Full award details
Fees · September 2026 Intake

Programme fees

Early-bird deadline: Book before 26 July 2026 for early fees

Early birdStandard
Postgraduate CertificateGBP 3,015.00 or USD 3,350.00 + VAT if applicableGBP 3,350 or USD 4,550 + VAT if applicable
Postgraduate Certificate - African Region Discount (20% off)GBP 2,412 or USD 3,276 + VAT if applicableGBP 2,680 or USD 3,640 + VAT if applicable
Postgraduate DiplomaGBP 6,025.50 or USD 8,136.00 + VAT if applicableGBP 6,695 or USD 9,040.00 + VAT if applicable
Postgraduate Diploma - African Region Discount (20% off)GBP 4,820.40 or USD 6,508.80 + VAT if applicableGBP 5,356 or USD 7,232 + VAT if applicable
Masters (MSc)GBP 9,045.00 or USD 12,240.00 + VAT if applicableGBP 10,050 or USD 13,600.00 + VAT if applicable
Masters (MSc) - African Region Discount (20% off)GBP 7,236.00 or USD 9,792.00 + VAT if applicableGBP 8,040 or USD 10,880 + VAT if applicable

Upgrades: PG-Certificate to PG-Diploma — GBP 4,275 or USD 5,775 · PG-Diploma to MSc (Master's) — GBP 4,750 or USD 6,415 · PG-Certificate to MSc (Master's) — GBP 8,085 or USD 10,915

Fees listed are subject to change.

Early fees apply to bookings made before 26 July 2026; standard fees apply to bookings after 26 July 2026.

Upgrading after certification: if a student has already been awarded a qualification and later chooses to upgrade, an upgrade fee applies.

Upgrade fees shown apply to upgrades onto the listed intake; the fees for upgrades to subsequent intakes may be varied.

Entry requirements
  • Applications are considered on their individual merits and circumstances.
  • An undergraduate degree in Law, Accounting, Finance or Economics.
  • Applications may also be accepted by candidates who have achieved a comparative academic level through their work experience - full details of which should be…
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement for entry to the programme and evidence may need to be provided. Where English is a second language you…
Programme leaders

Taught by the people who argue the cases

Dr Daniel N Erasmus

Dr Daniel N Erasmus

Chairman of Faculty

Dr Erasmus’s primary role on the academic panel is to ensure every programme is designed and delivered to a professional standard…

Mr Renier van Rensburg

Mr Renier van Rensburg

Lead Lecturer

Renier van Rensburg is a lecturer and programme lead focused on international tax and transfer pricing. He combines practical…

Programme leader

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