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 2-5 years in consultation with the Program Convenor.

The MHE typically involves undertaking all of the elective courses (24 units total) from the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education which are offered in the program themes of learning and teaching, curriculum innovation, research supervision and academic leadership. Each of the elective courses is integrated with a 3-unit action learning project or program making up a total of 9 units per elective course.

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.

The MHE is usually undertaken by first completing the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education which ensures 50% credit upon satisfactory completion.

Program Structure

The program is flexible and each participant can customise their study commitments to meet specific needs, subject to overall assessment requirements. Individual learning plans may be negotiated with the Program Convenor prior to the commencement of study. 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	EDUC8003 - 6 units/ EDUC8006 - 3 units	Curriculum Design & Innovation / Action Learning Project	Intensives Feb 10, 11, 17 (9.30-2pm) April 11 & 12 (9.30-5pm) June 14 (9.30-5pm) Dates and times to be confirmed with Convenor
	Semester 2	EDUC8002 - 6 units/ EDUC8006 - 3 units	Learning & Teaching in Higher Education / Action Learning Project	Blended delivery Face to face sessions: August 16 (9.30-3.30pm) August 19 (9.30-11.30am) September 12 & 13 (9.30-3.30pm) September 30 (9.30-11.30am) October 14 & 28 (9.30-11.30am) Contact Convenor for further information
Year 2	Semester 1	EDUC8007 - 6 units/ EDUC8010 - 3 units	Academic Leadership & Management / Action Learning Project 2	Classes Weekly on Tuesdays from March 1 (12.30 - 2pm) with 3 sessions 12.30-3pm
	Semester 2	EDUC8004 - 6 units/ EDUC8010 - 3 units	Research Supervision / Action Learning Project 2	Online 1 day workshop plus online discussions
Year 3	Semester 1	EDUC8009 - 6 units	Action Research Project 1	Classes 1 day workshop August 12 plus weekly online work from July 25
	Semester 2 or Spring/Summer	EDUC8001 - 6 units	Enhancing your Academic Practice	Intensives Dates TBC

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.

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 June 30 for the Semester 1 intake and by December 12 for the Semester 2 intake.  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

Contacts

Program Convenor: Pam Roberts : 612 50060

Student Administrator: Lyn Stevens : 6125 59486

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.