University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Become a HRM specialist who can guide future-focused transformation whether on an organisational, managerial or individual level.
Course overview
Graduate from the online Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with a toolkit of effective human resource principles to navigate modern and emerging workplace initiatives, including employee well-being and engagement, sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Upon successful completion (with a WAM of 65), this Graduate Certificate provides a pathway to articulate into the Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) specialisation.
Key facts
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, you must complete four courses.
Core courses
Complete the following:
- Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
- Sustainability and HR
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Electives
Choose one of the following:
- Human Resource Strategies
- Introduction to Employment Law
- Managing People and Organisation
- Leadership Development
- Organisational Development
- Human Resource Analytics
- Human Resource Information Systems
- Introductory Data Analysis
- Attracting, Evaluating and Retaining Talent
- Change Management
- Managing Pay and Performance
- Managing Yourself and Others
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, you must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification).
- A minimum of three years of relevant or professional experience* in analytics, clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation or other analytics-related positions.
Relevant experience includes being responsible for tasks that are non-routine, unstructured, or semi-structured, and engaging in problem-solving activities. It can include the experience of managing a small team, being a team leader, managing a project, or being responsible for the management and allocation of resources. Alternatively, engaging in a professional role over a period of time is relevant experience.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses.
- Prior study in the medium of English.
- Other qualifications.
- English waivers.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee per course in 2026: $5,130 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total program fee in 2026: $20,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four courses per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.