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).

At the undergraduate level, Industrial Relations is available as a major sequence in the Bachelor of Commerce, the Bachelor of Economics and relevant combined degree programs. It is also available as a second major to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts. An Honours Year is available for Bachelor of Commerce students only.

Postgraduate study is also available.