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Master of Human Resource Management

Masters.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Human Resource Management at Swinburne builds advanced capability in managing people, workplace strategy and organisational performance. You’ll develop skills to lead HR functions in complex environments and apply contemporary approaches to workforce planning, employee relations and talent development. This master coursework degree supports professional practice through applied learning and prepares graduates for senior HR and people leadership roles in business contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across human resources and people management, supporting organisations with workforce strategy, talent acquisition and development, performance and reward, and employee relations. Typical opportunities include HR advisor or business partner roles, talent and learning specialist positions, people and culture roles, and HR management pathways across private, public and not-for-profit sectors. This master coursework qualification supports progression in Business & Commerce-focused HR careers.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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

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$48,420 per year

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A$35,020 per year

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2 years

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February, July

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconSWINBURNE X CPA AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP

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tick iconGEORGE SWINBURNE POSTGRADUATE STEM SCHOLARSHIP

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