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Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This graduate diploma builds practical knowledge of human resource management, industrial relations and ethical leadership to support progression into people-focused roles. Based on the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, it offers fewer units while developing capability to respond to rapid shifts in local and global work practices. It is a Graduate Diploma in Business & Commerce focused on HR and industrial relations. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting HR strategy and workforce management across private, public and not-for-profit organisations. The course strengthens capability in areas such as people practices, employment relations and evidence-informed HR decision-making, supporting pathways into HR and industrial relations functions. It is a Graduate Diploma in Business & Commerce aligned to careers in human resources and workplace relations. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$46,275 per year

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CSP: A$13,049
Full Fee Paying: A$29,775

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GNHRMIRE1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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