MASTER PROGRAMME

Everywhere around the world higher education systems and institutions are going through fundamental change processes. Those who are involved in these change processes are often insufficiently prepared for the complexity of the issues at stake. They bring along their practical experience and knowledge, but often lack a more conceptual understanding of the basic structural and cultural dynamics characterising higher education.

To provide a podium for addressing these challenges, Hedda has developed two unique, research based, English-language master programmes in higher education. The programmes focus on the changing functions, policies, and operations of higher education in a comparative perspective.

Because of the various areas of specialisation of the universities and centres involved, the programmes cover a broader range of disciplinary perspectives on higher education than any other Masters Course in higher education in the world.

Master of Philosophy in Higher Education

This programme is offered at the University of Oslo, Norway and taught by lecturers from the Hedda partners.

European Master Programme in Higher Education - HEEM

This programme is a joint programme offered by the Universities of Aveiro, Oslo and Tampere. The students spend time at all three universities and are upon graduation awarded one of Europe's first Joint Degrees. Non-European students may apply for a scholarship through the Erasmus Mundus programme.