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University of Western Australia

In this course students will study how work is organized, the way employees are managed, the role of unions, how co-operation and negotiation can be developed, and how conflict can emerge and be managed. The nature of employment relations in both Australia and other countries is examined using institutional and sociological perspectives. This major is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and other in-class activities. At the UWA Business School, Students get to study work and employment relations with renowned lecturers and professors who are at the leading edge of research and practice in Australia and international.
Good communication relations.
In this course major studies focuses on the dynamics of workplace relations between employers and employees as well as the wider impact of employment relations on the economy, society and politics.
On completion of this degree, Students can pursue further studies at honors level or undertake a specialist master’s degree such as the Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations. Students can also choose to complete a generalist master’s degree.
The Work and Employment Relations major is beneficial for those aspiring to work in a management position in the private or government sector, for a union, or for those wishing to become involved in industrial law. This course leads to become a: Human Resource Professional, Management Consultant, Parliamentarian, Policy and Planning Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Workplace Relations Adviser.
$24866, per year.
3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))