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University of New South Wales
Develop HR strategies that support inclusive workplace cultures, employee wellbeing and equitable people practices while aligning diversity initiatives with organisational priorities.
The Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) at UNSW is designed for professionals seeking to embed inclusive and equitable practices across workplace policies, culture and decision-making.
Build foundational capabilities in HR strategy, people management and employment law alongside focused study in diversity, equity and inclusion, employee wellbeing and sustainable HR practice. The specialisation explores how organisations can assess workplace needs, engage employees and connect DEI initiatives with organisational values and goals.
The 12-course program comprises four compulsory HR courses, three compulsory specialisation courses and five electives. Your remaining electives can extend your knowledge across leadership, organisational development, analytics, talent management, performance and change. You may also use eligible electives to complete a second specialisation.
Delivered fully online and part time, the program can be completed in two years. The Master of Human Resource Management is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Career directions may include diversity and inclusion, workplace culture, employee experience, workplace wellbeing, employment relations and people and culture roles.
The course provided a thorough exploration of crucial topics related to employee wellbeing and engagement, such as the extended JD–R model, SMART work design, and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This comprehensive approach gave a well–rounded understanding of how to enhance workplace wellbeing and foster engagement. The course emphasised the practical application of theories and models, enabling students to directly relate concepts to real–world scenarios. This focus on actionable strategies made the learning experience more relevant and impactful.
UNSW Online student (Employeee Wellbeing and Engagement)
To graduate with a Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), you must successfully complete units totalling 72 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), you must have a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65 per cent or higher) as determined by the UNSW entry calculator.
Entry via nested qualification
For those who do not qualify for direct entry into the master’s program, articulation pathways exist from the Graduate Certificate programs in Human Resource Management; Human Resource Analytics; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Leadership & Organisational Development; if the student completes these programs with a minimum WAM of 65.
You can also complete up to two eligible graduate certificates which can be stacked towards your Master of Human Resource Management degree. Stacking two graduate certificates will allow you to graduate with the master's degree by completing a further four courses.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
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.
Career outcomes
The Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) will provide you with practical skills to identify, communicate and drive initiatives in DEI and employee development. The skills you gain in this program will help you support organisations or clients to optimise their business performance. Potential roles:
Indicative total fee in 2026: $62,500 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
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 program.
