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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations

  • Masters (Coursework)

Discover how to find the right employees, keep them, and motivate them to perform better.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
41660, 083269F
Study Mode
In person

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Graduates may be employed in a range of industries globally. Opportunities include:

  • 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


Career Pathways

Graduates may be employed in a range of industries globally. Opportunities include:

  • 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


Further Study
After relevant work experience, Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Further Study After relevant work experience, Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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Course structure

Students are required to complete all core units plus 24 points chosen from a combination of Options A, B or C.

Conversion

Students who have not completed a Bachelor of Commerce or a bachelor's degree majoring in employment relations and/or human resources may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the Faculty.

Core

Take all units (48 points):

Option - Group A

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
83.3%
Overall satisfaction
81.7%
Skill scale
69.1%
Teaching scale
82%
Employed full-time
$111k
Average salary
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