Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations from The University of Western Australia explores how effective people management contributes towards organisational effectiveness, asking questions such as:

How do we find the right employees?

How do we keep them?

How do we motivate employees to maximise their performance?

How do we assess employee performance?

In addition, you will examine the organisation of work, management of employees, role of unions, development of co-operation and negotiation, and ways in which conflict can emerge and be managed.

Why study this course?

You’ll benefit from the integration of research and theory with practical application in a range of government, industry and not-for-profit organisations.

A diverse team of teaching staff brings together practical experience and internationally recognised research in a variety of employment contexts.

Career Pathways

Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for a range of roles in human resources and employment relations, such as HR consultant, HR director or recruitment manager.

Graduates are employed in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

These are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Employment Relations

Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Diversity and Inclusion

People Analytics

Career Development and Employability

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 41260

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

or

At least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation. or

Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24350 AUD / year

≈ 24350 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

17050 AUD / year

≈ 17050 AUD / year

Additional Details

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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