Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Build specialised knowledge of industrial and employment relations through flexible online postgraduate study, with a focus on workplace legislation, negotiation and dispute resolution.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations from Charles Sturt University is a postgraduate qualification designed for professionals seeking to develop specialised knowledge of industrial and employment relations. Delivered online over 0.5 years full-time or the equivalent part-time, the course provides a flexible pathway to build expertise in workplace relations, legislative frameworks and contemporary industrial relations practice.
Throughout the program, you will explore the Australian industrial relations system and develop an understanding of employment relations theory, workplace legislation and policy. You will strengthen your ability to analyse workplace issues, evaluate competing stakeholder interests and apply negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy skills to support ethical decision-making and dispute resolution in professional practice.
The course develops practical capabilities in industrial and employment relations that can be applied across a range of organisational settings. Graduates also develop research, analytical and communication skills to interpret legislation, inform workplace decision-making and engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Key facts
12th July, 2027
What will you study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations, you must successfully complete units totalling 32 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 8 credit points.
- Industrial Relations in Context
- Industrial Relations in Practice
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations based on professional attainment and/or work experience.
English language requirements
For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last two years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0.
- No individual score below 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Specialised knowledge of industrial relations is beneficial in a variety of roles. Having completed your Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations, you could work in policy development, human resource management, employment relations or industrial relations in all areas of the private and public sectors. Alternatively, you could take up advisory, consultant or industrial officer positions in employer associations and unions.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,480 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.