Degree Structure

The GradCertHE program comprises 24 units of coursework.  The GradCertHE program is highly flexible in content, and allows participants to tailor their study to meet their professional needs and interests. Participants are encouraged to discuss their individual learning goals with the Program and Course Convenors.

The GradCertHE program focuses on:

• learning, teaching and curriculum innovation
• research supervision and academic leadership

Students take two core courses integrated with a project or program of action learning (2 x 9-units) and a final 6-unit capstone course EDUC8001: Enhancing Your Academic Practice. EDUC8001 provides an opportunity for participants to integrate and reflect on their learning and experience from all prior courses undertaken in the Graduate Certificate program.

Students who have completed the compulsory/core course(s) in another ANU award are exempt from this requirement and will take alternative course(s) from the program in their place.

Contact Requirements

Teaching and learning contact time will total approx 120 hours per 6 unit course and may include class meetings course readings, project work and on-line discussions. Between face-to-face sessions participants will be expected to engage in course readings, project work and on-line discussions. The program is flexible - participants can customise their study commitments to meet specific needs, subject to overall assessment requirements.

Duration

The GradCertHE can be commenced in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, and is designed to be completed over 12-15 months of part time study, with a maximum completion time of 3 years.

Application Information

Admission criteria

Participants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution.

ANU staff applications

The ANU Staff Development Scholarships provide staff members with the opportunity to undertake graduate coursework programs relevant to their career at ANU. The University will pay tuition fees (HECS) for eligible scholarship recipients.

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 2013. 

Applications from staff must be endorsed by:

• Academic Staff: the staff member's supervisor, the local Delegated Authority (as appropriate) and the College Convener
• College General Staff: the staff member's supervisor, the local Delegated Authority (as appropriate) and the College Executive Officer
• Non College General Staff: the staff member's supervisors and Divisional Director

More information: Vice-Chancellor's Staff Development Scholarship scheme

The closing date for applications for first Semester intake is January 31.

The closing date for applications for second Semester intake is June 30.

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.

Local 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 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

This program is only offered part-time, therefore 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

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.