Overview

With HR skills ranking among the most important areas of skill shortage for Australian businesses, now is the time to build your skills in this area and take the next step in your career.

Choose from flexible online study, face-to-face at NuSpace in Newcastle CBD, or a mix of both. Once completed, you will have the option to apply for advanced entry into the Master of Human Resource Management, which is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Career opportunities

If you want a career in Human Resource Management, our Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management will give you the edge you need. The program will build your skills in managing people effectively while addressing new workplace challenges.

This Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management programme at the University of Newcastle will provide a springboard for appointment to roles such as:

Human Resources Officer/Advisor

Union Official or Employer Association Advisor

Change Management Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Accreditation

The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Under Uncertainty

Organisational Behaviour and Design

Human Resource Management

Employment Relations

Globalisation

Marketing Management and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Management Studies Human Resource Management View 46 other Masters in Human Resource Management in Australia

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 027432J

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:

3 year Bachelors Degree ; or

3 year Diploma in a related field; or

3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or

2 year Diploma in a related field + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or

2 year Diploma not in a related field + 3 years relevant organisational experience; or

At least 5 years relevant organisational experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21895 AUD / year

≈ 21895 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14370 AUD / year

≈ 14370 AUD / year

Additional Details

per 40 units

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 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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