Master of Higher Education
Degree Structure
The Master of Higher Education comprises eight courses (48 units), involving substantial project work. Participants must complete a mixture of coursework-based and project-based courses. The program is designed to be completed over 3 years, but can be completed over 2 - 6 years, in consultation with the Program Convenor.
Typically four elective courses (24 units) are selected from the options available in teaching and learning, curriculum innovation, research supervision and academic leadership. An action learning project (4 x 3-units) is integrated within each of the elective courses selected.
Participants also complete a capstone course (6-units), designed to provide an opportunity for integration and reflection on the experience and findings of all the previous courses completed as part of the program. This course is also forward looking, leading to a diagnosis of professional development priorities on which to base an independent action research project (6-units), allowing an extended investigation of some aspect of participant's practice as an academic.
Program Structure
The program is flexible and each participant can customise their study commitments to meet specific needs, subject to overall assessment requirements. Negotiation of this plan with the Program Convenor prior to the commencement of study is encouraged. A possible course pathway for undertaking the Masters of Higher Education is presented below. Courses may be completed in a different order, and shorter or longer time periods may be negotiated with the Program Convenor.
Program |
| Course Code | Course | Classes |
Year 1 | Sem 1 | Intensive mode | ||
| Sem 2 | Learning & Teaching in Higher Education / | Fortnightly classes | |
Year 2 | Sem 1 | Weekly classes | ||
| Sem 2 | Online mode | ||
Year 3 | Sem 1 | EDUC8009 - 6 units | Occasional meetings through Semester 1 | |
| Sem 2 | EDUC8001 - 6 units | Intensive mode |
Note: The MHE program is for on-campus participants only and is not available by distance.
Application Information
Admission criteria
Participants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution.
Applications for ANU Staff
Vice-Chancellor's Staff Development Scholarship Scheme
The Vice-Chancellor is encouraging ANU academic staff to undertake the GCHE or the MHE by waiving tuition fees for all eligible staff under the Vice-Chancellor’s Staff Development Scholarship program. Interested staff are encouraged to discuss this option with their Dean (or supervisor in the case of general staff).
The following staff are eligible to apply for an ANU Staff Development Scholarship:
- General and academic staff employed on a continuing basis by the Australian NationalUniversity
- General and academic staff employed on a fixed term basis by the Australian NationalUniversity with a termination date no earlier than 1 January 2010
- Staff who are Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens or holder of a permanent Visa (evidence will be required) and have not used all of their seven year study learning entitlement.
- the individual's supervisor and College Convenor (academic staff)
- the individual's supervisor and the College Executive Officer or the Director of the Administrative area as appropriate (general staff).
If you are eligible for the Staff Development Scholarship, lodge a combined application form for the Scholarship and Program with the ANU Admissions Office. Certified copies of academic transcripts from external institutions must be provided with your application. Application for Staff Graduate Coursework Program HECS Exemption Scholarship.
Other Australian applications
Applicants who are permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand are eligible to apply as domestic students.Places are available on a Commonwealth supported HECS-HELP basis rather than a full fee paying basis. For further information refer to the Fees Office website. Lodge application with the ANU Admissions Office by 30 June. Postgraduate Coursework Application for Local Students
Applications from current ANU Students
Postgraduate research students wishing to apply will require written permission from the Chair of their supervisory panel and the Delegated Authority (normally Dean/Director of their area) for their original program of study, as enrolment in two postgraduate programs at the same time is normally not permitted.
International student applications
As this program is only offered part-time, only current staff or postgraduate students of the ANU, with permission, may be admitted as international students. Students will be charged course fees at full fee rates rather than HECS-HELP rates. Applicants must apply as international students if they are not permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand using the Postgraduate Coursework Application for International Students.
Advanced Standing
A completed Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (or equivalent) provides 50% advanced standing towards the Master of Higher Education. Intending participants interested in discussing options for advanced standing in recognition of relevant courses or projects completed at ANU or elsewhere should consult the Program Convenor. Application for Status
Fees
Places are available on a Commonwealth supported HECS-HELP basis rather than a full fee paying basis. For further information refer to the Fees Office website.
Further Information
For more information about the Master of Higher Education program go to the CEDAM website
Program Convenor: Gerlese Åkerlind : ext 50056.
Student Administrator: Lyn Stevens : ext 59486.
CEDAM
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The Australian National University
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
