University
University of Otago
Master of Higher Education (MHEd)
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2025
Campus
University of Otago
Summary
The Master of Higher Education (MHEd) degree comprises four advanced-level taught papers and a research dissertation. Graduates of the Master in Higher Education will have a thorough and rigorous understanding of the discipline of higher education. This will include advanced knowledge in leadership, policy analysis, teaching, learning and research. The programme is designed to act as a means of enhancing the knowledge and skills of those seeking or wishing to enhance their career in Higher Education or as a foundation for possible to a PhD programme.
The Master of Higher Education can be awarded with an endorsement in Educational Technology where students undertake study in the specialist area of educational technology within each of the four papers and the research project.
Programme requirements
Master of Higher Education (MHEd)
Papers
HEDU 501 Critical Reflection on Higher Education
HEDU 502 Learning Theory and Practice in Higher Education
HEDU 503 Research in Higher Education
HEDU 504 Academic Leadership in Higher Education
HEDU 590 Research Dissertation
Note: These papers are also available through Distance Learning.
Entry criteria
a. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Convener of the Interdivisional Board of Studies in Higher Education.
b. Every applicant must:
i.be a graduate with an average grade of at least B in the 300-level requirements for the degree; or
ii. hold a postgraduate qualification at an equivalent standard; or
iii. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Interdivisional Board of Studies; and
iv. normally be a tertiary teacher
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic module) (including IELTS Online) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
- C1 Advanced (previously Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (previously Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) - Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169).
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50.
- Language Cert - International ESOL: C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery (LRWS) with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill.
- NZCEL - NZCEL 5 Academic endorsement
- English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment - Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2).
- APIEL Advanced Placement International English Language Examination - Grade 4 or higher.
Note: July commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer, or paper selection may be limited.
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