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Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations

The University of Western Australia
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #9
Tuition AUD 634 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Deadline Nov, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Perth, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: AUD 634 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Perth, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Employment Relations
  2. Introduction to Human Resource Management
  3. Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
  4. Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  5. Diversity and Inclusion

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:

(a) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; 

or

(b) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 5501; or 

(c) at least five years of relevant, documented professional experience considered by UWA (following an interview and assessment process) to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course. 

1 GMAT is valid for 5 years.

This course is not available to international student visa holders.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 634 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 634 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Western Australia

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The University of Western Australia

Perth, Australia

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Nov, 2026
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English