Program Overview

Master of Human Resources and Law

The Master of Human Resources and Law is a joint initiative of the Newcastle Business School and the School of Law and Justice. This program provides professionals with a deeper knowledge of and skills in human resource management and law.

Degree Overview

This program brings together distinct fields of knowledge - Australian employment law, human resource management, and employment relations. Students will explore critical policy and legal issues and develop an understanding of relevant legal frameworks. The knowledge and skills developed in this program will enable students to be highly effective in directly managing a workforce, as well as advising others on how to do so.

Career Opportunities

At the completion of this program, students will be equipped with the appropriate theoretical and practical skills to confidently work in human resource management and law. Our lecturers have strong relationships with legal and human resource industry professionals, businesses, unions, and state and federal government. This will benefit students' experience and education, and provide the opportunity for students to engage during their studies with these representatives.

• Human Resource Manager
  • Employer Organisation Advisor
  • Human Resource Business Partner
  • International Business Manager
  • Change Management Consultant
  • Union Organiser

Program Details

• Program Code: 40140
• Duration (FT/PT): 1 year up to 4 years
• Next Start Date: 11 May 2026
• CRICOS Code:
• Indicative Fee:

What You Will Study

Students will use problem-based learning, case-based learning, and other active learning techniques to build highly valued workplace capabilities, including negotiation, mediation, collaboration, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Core Courses

• GSBS6006 Employment Relations in Globalised Economies
• GSBS6507 Professional Practice in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• LAWS6024 Employment Law
• LEGL6004 Law for Workplace Health and Safety

Course List A

• LAWS6043 Advanced Legal Research Project
• 9 additional courses are part of "Course List" but not offered in the current academic year.

Course List B

• GSBS6007 Managing Human Resources in International Organisations
• GSBS6042 Employment Relations
• GSBS6100 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• GSBS6190 Human Resource and Organisational Development
• GSBS6192 Strategic Human Resource Management

Admission Information

• Duration (FT/PT): 1 year up to 4 years
• Next Start Date: 11 May 2026
• Start Dates (Newcastle City):
  • Trimester 1 27 Jan 2026
  • Semester 1 27 Jan 2026
  • Trimester 2 11 May 2026
  • Semester 2 17 Aug 2026
  • Trimester 3 17 Aug 2026

How to Apply

To apply, review the program handbook, admission requirements, program fees, and costs. Decide on your preferred commencement date and ensure you meet the English language proficiency requirements.

English Proficiency Requirements

• IELTS overall minimum: 6.5
• IELTS section minimum: 6

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