University of Western Australia
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
The Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations explores how effective people management contributes towards organisational effectiveness
Course overview
This program examines the organisation of work, management of employees, role of unions, development of cooperation and negotiation, and ways in which conflict can emerge and be managed. In particular, the course focuses on developing critical problem-solving tools to develop innovative and realistic solutions to real-world problems.
Key facts
What you will study
Students are required to complete all core units plus 24 points chosen from a combination of Options A, B or C.
Core
Take all units (48 points):
- EMPL5450 Sustainability and Employment Relations (6)
- EMPL5501 Strategic Workplace Relations (6)
- EMPL5511 Employment Relations in a Global Context (6)
- EMPL5514 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (6)
- HRMT5501 Diversity and Inclusion (6)
- HRMT5502 People Analytics (6)
- HRMT5518 Strategic Human Resource Management (6)
- HRMT5530 Career Development and Employability (6)
Option - Group A
Students may choose units to the value of 24 points from Group A.
- EMPL5555 Employee Relations Law (6)
- MGMT5506 Ethics and Sustainability Management (6)
- MGMT5511 Introduction to Global Business (6)
- MGMT5660 Applied Project Management (6)
Option - Group B
Students may choose units to the value of 12 points from Group B.
- PSYC5514 Assessment and Selection (6)
- PSYC5515 Organisational Development and Change (6)
- PSYC5556 Work Design (6)
Option - Group C
Students may choose units to the value of 6 points from Group C.
- HRMT5531 Work-Based Learning Project (6)
- SVLG5003 Wicked Problems (6)
- WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Entry requirements
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
- Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
- Equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
- At least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation.
Completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- HR manager
- HR director
- Recruitment manager
- Talent manager
- Director of people and culture
- Training and development
- Contract development
- Expatriate administration
- HR policy review
- HR consultant
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $34,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
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.