Undergraduate
Human Resource Management
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Further Study
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations
What can I earn?
Human Resource Clerks - Average weekly pay - $1,230 AUD
Human Resource Managers - Average weekly pay - $2,464 AUD
Human Resource Professionals - Average weekly pay - $1,662 AUD
Earnings are median for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax, including amounts salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
Source: joboutlook.gov.au
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 8
- 12
- 70
- 525
- 12
- 12
- 8
- 3.3
- 60
- 27
- 4
- 8
- 4.6
- 15
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 80
- 320
- 8
- 15
Admission requirements
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.
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Course details
About the course
Managing people is a valuable skill required by all managers in all industries. By studying Human Resource Management, you’ll explore how the proper management of employees contributes to strategic staffing and organisational effectiveness.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-HRSMT
- 003006C
- 068916E
- 106082A
Danika Biswas
Danika Biswas
I decided to study Human Resource Management as it combines managing a large number of people with the opportunity to help people. It incorporates elements of psychology and human behaviour in the workplace.
The lecturers and tutors at UWA provide an exceptional learning experience while supporting student needs. The course content has given me the confidence to begin my career.
UWA provides outstanding opportunities to network through the many clubs it offers. It also continuously gives students a chance to gain practical experience in their chosen field of study through internships.
Why study this course
- Engage with a wide range of experienced diverse lecturers who bring both practical and research experience to their teaching
- Interact with real-world problems through course content and regular contact with industry practitioners
- Participate in a work-based learning experience
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Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Why take a second major
- Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like music or languages will show you have developed skills such as, teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
- Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
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Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Philosophy
Find out more about studying at UWA
You'll learn to
- identify and analyse concepts and techniques
- explain the importance, purpose and objectives of HR
- gain an awareness of the internal and external factors that influence HR
- apply learning about HR concepts to practical contexts and issues
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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.