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Human resources courses
4 human resources qualifications in Australia, from certificates to the degree, compared side by side: cost, duration, providers and where each one leads.
- Qualifications
- 4
on this page
- Providers
- 92
across all qualifications
- Median pay
- $76,800–$102,400
across roles in this field
- Employment growth*
- +13%
average across roles
Which of these is right for you?
We don't recommend one provider over another, but four things usually decide which qualification is the right one to start with.
- How much time can you give it?
- A certificate usually runs months, not years, and gets you working sooner. A degree is a multi-year commitment, but it's the only route into a registered profession like pharmacist.
- Do you want to study online, on campus, or both?
- Check each qualification's study modes below. Some are online only, some require placements or on-campus units even in a mostly online course.
- What's your entry point?
- If you're starting from school leaver or career change with no background in the field, the lowest rung on the ladder is usually the realistic start, not the top qualification.
- Which role are you aiming for?
- Some roles need one specific qualification. Others accept several. The roles section below says which qualification on this page actually gets you there.
The human resources qualifications
4 qualifications, from certificates through to a degree. Each links through to cost, duration and the providers that teach it.
Degrees
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
7 providersBachelor degree2 to 3 yearsHR AdministratorHR AdvisorRecruiterView qualification →Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsHR AdministratorHR AdvisorRecruiterView qualification →Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
2 providersGraduate certificateView qualification →
What human resources study leads to
The 3 roles where a human resources qualification is a recognised route in, which qualification on this page it is, and what else you need.
HR Administrator
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) or the Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management. Complete the human-resources major and relevant workplace learning. Employer requirements apply; senior HR management usually requires subsequent experience.
Median salary for the role
$76,800
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
HR Advisor
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) or the Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management. Complete the human-resources major and relevant workplace learning. Employer requirements apply; senior HR management usually requires subsequent experience.
Median salary for the role
$102,400
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.
Recruiter
Enter through the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) or the Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management. Complete the human-resources major and relevant workplace learning. Employer requirements apply; senior HR management usually requires subsequent experience.
Median salary for the role
$102,400
A year, before tax. Median for everyone in the occupation, not a graduate starting salary. Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO Occupation data, February 2026.