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 may 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 | Semester 1 | Intensives | ||
| Semester 2 | Learning & Teaching in Higher Education / | Classes | |
Year 2 | Semester 1 | Classes | ||
| Semester 2 | Online | ||
Year 3 | Semester 1 | EDUC8009 - 6 units | Occasional meetings through Semester 1 | |
| Spring/Summer | EDUC8001 - 6 units | Intensives Nov 15 (10.30-4.30) Dec 13 (10.30-4.30) Feb 1 (10.30-4.30) |
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.
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Applications from ANU Staff
The Vice-Chancellor encourages academic staff to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, run by the Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods (CEDAM). The Graduate Certificate is aimed at new teachers and research supervisors, but also staff who are in, or aspire to, academic leadership roles. Eligible staff are encouraged to apply for the Staff Development Scholarship.
The ANU Staff Development Scholarships scheme provides staff members with the opportunity to undertake a range of graduate coursework programs, relevant to their career at ANU, and the University will cover tuition fees for eligible scholarship recipients.
Deadline for applications:
- First Semester intake - January 31
- Second Semester intake - June 30
Who is eligible to apply?
The following staff members are eligible to apply for a Scholarship under this program:
- 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. For further information refer to the Fees Office website
- General and Academic staff (full or part time) employed on a continuing basis by The Australian National University.
- General and Academic staff employed on a fixed term basis (full or part time) by The Australian National University with a termination date no earlier than 1 January 2012.
Staff will need to meet the entry requirements for the relevant Program and be accepted into that Program for a Scholarship to be granted.
- Applications from staff for the Graduate Certificate program must be endorsed by:Academic Staff: the staff members supervisor, the local Delegated Authority (as appropriate) and the College Convener
- College General Staff: the staff members supervisor, the local Delegated Authority (as appropriate) and the College Executive Officer
- Non College General Staff: the staff members supervisors and Divisional Director.
How to apply?
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.
Staff Development Scholarship scheme
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Domestic applications
Applicants who are permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand are eligible to apply as domestic students. Lodge application with the ANU Student Admissions Office by June 30 for the Semester 1 intake and by December 12 for the Semester 2 intake. Postgraduate Coursework Application for Local Students
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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.
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Applications from international students
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.
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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
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Fees
For fees information refer to the Fees Office website.
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Further Information
For more information about the Master of Higher Education program go to the CEDAM website
Contacts
Program Convenor: Gerlese Åkerlind : ext 50056.
Student Administrator: Lyn Stevens : ext 59486.
CEDAM
Chancelry 10T
The Australian National University
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
