Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) – Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) – Human Resource Management
This major brings together studies in management and psychology as you learn to develop a strategic approach to recruiting, training and developing an organisation’s most important asset – its people. The Human Resource Management major explores how the proper management of employees contributes towards organisational effectiveness. Managing people is a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This major brings together studies in management and psychology as you learn to develop a strategic approach to recruiting, training and developing an organisation’s most important asset – its people. The Human Resource Management major explores how the proper management of employees contributes towards organisational effectiveness.
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.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
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
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
Career Pathways
The Human Resource Management major prepares you for a career in human resources in the public sector and private organisations. It also complements other studies and careers in management.
Further Study
Students can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a specialist master’s degree such as the Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations. They can also choose to complete a generalist master’s degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
