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.

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 commences each year in Semester 2, and is designed to be completed over 18 months of part time study, with a maximum completion time of 3 years. The program commences in Semester 2 of each year.

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.

Applications must be endorsed by:

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.

Closing Date for Applications

The program commences in Semester 2 of each year. Applications must be received at the ANU Student Admissions Office by June 30.

Other Australian 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

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

For fees information refer to the Fees Office website.

Further Information

For more information about the GradCertHE go to the CEDAM website.

Contact

Program Convenor: Pam Roberts ext 50060

Student Administrator: Lyn Stevens ext 59486

CEDAM

Linnaeus Cottage, Building 96

Linnaeus Way

The Australian National University

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education - Study Options