Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology)

About the course

Study human resource management with a strong psychology focus to better understand workplace behaviour and improve employee performance and wellbeing. You’ll build skills across recruitment, workplace negotiations, organisational culture and evidence-based decision making, supported by research-informed teaching and practical learning opportunities such as industry placements and study tours. This is an undergraduate Bachelor degree in business and HR with psychology. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for people and culture roles that benefit from psychological insight, supporting hiring, employee relations, performance and change initiatives. Career paths include HR adviser/administrator, recruitment consultant, learning and development roles, workplace relations support and organisational development assistant across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. This is a Bachelor-level pathway into human resource management roles with psychology-informed practice.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)