Industrial Relations focuses on the processes, relationships, institutions and public policies associated with paid employment in contemporary society.

The study of Industrial Relations provides students with a solid working knowledge of all key institutional players, namely trade unions, management, employer organisations and industrial tribunals and government. It is also provides a detailed and practical understanding of current employment relations issues, developments and practices.

Graduates are employed in a wide range of careers in the area of employment relations, such as industrial advocacy or research with trade unions and employer organisations and as industrial relations or labour policy specialists with government bodies and international labour organisations.

Studying Industrial Relations at UNSW

The study of Industrial Relations at UNSW is primarily through the School of Organisation and Management (www.orgmanagement.unsw.edu.au). Both undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study are available. Please refer to the table below for a complete list of postgraduate coursework programs.