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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)

UCSI University

Level

bachelor

Duration

Three (3) Years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 95,603 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

Early childhood education is a diverse field that espouses pertinent academic and practical knowledge to nurture and to educate children to be leaders of tomorrow. At UCSI, the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is specifically curated to advance study into this area.

The programme incorporates sufficient managerial and entrepreneurial skills to enable graduates develop a greater level of understanding on the importance of early childhood education. As you complete this programme, you will be equipped with the essential skillset to excel in the early childhood education.

With the unique and unparalleled teaching facilities coupled with experienced academics at UCSI, students can expect to explore distinctive viewpoints that revolves around educational psychology, teaching principles, cognitive learning, ethics and the diversity in early childhood education, among others.

If caring for the young and shaping their train of thoughts is your raison d'etre, then consider this programme as you learn to plan, implement and manage various portfolios in the field of early childhood.

Key Modules

  • 1Foundation of Early Childhood Education
  • 2Teaching, Reading and Writing for Young Children
  • 3Family Community and Professional Support System
  • 4Child Health and Nutrition
  • 5Teaching, Listening and Speaking for Young Children
  • 6Academic English
  • 7Child Protection and Safety in Practice
  • 8Early Childhood Parenting
  • 9Diversity in Early Childhood Education
  • 10Physical Education for Young Children
  • 11Social Studies for Young Children
  • 12Mathematics for Young Children
  • 13Science and Technology for Young Children
  • 14Guidance and Counselling for Young Children
  • 15Development and Learning of Young Children
  • 16Observation and Assessment of Young Children
  • 17Research in ECE
  • 18Effective Leadership and Management
  • 19Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
  • 20Specialisation
  • 21Ethics and Legislation in ECE (Administration and Management)
  • 22Socio-Emotional Development of Young Children (Child Psychology)
  • 23Play and Learning (Performing Arts)
  • 24Early Childhood Curriculum (Administration and Management)
  • 25Young Children Behaviour Management (Child Psychology)
  • 26Music and Drama for Young Children (Performing Arts)
  • 27Educational Psychology for Early Childhood Education
  • 28Instructional Design and Delivery
  • 29Early Childhood Teaching Principles
  • 30Dissertation
  • 31Cognitive Planning and Teaching
  • 32Kinder Cooking
  • 33Communication for Professional Purposes
  • 34Practicum 1 (TASKA)
  • 35Practicum 2 (TADIKA)
  • 36Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 3
  • 37Planning and Organising Early Childhood Care and Education Setting (Administration and Management)
  • 38Learning Disabilities and Special Education Needs (Child Psychology)
  • 39Arts and Craft for Young Children (Performing Arts)
  • 40Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 41(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 42Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 43(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  • 44Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • 45Effective Speaking
  • 46Effective Writing
  • 47For International students:
  • 48Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • 49(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

  • A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any two (2) subjects
  • A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid
  • A minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects in A-Level
  • A pass with a minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • A minimum score of 30
  • A certificate in Matriculation
  • UCSI Foundation in Arts/Diploma/Advance Diploma/Degree or equivalent
  • A certificate in Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • Diploma in Media and Communication/Diploma in Psychology/Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in ECE
  • A Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)** in ECE
  • Subject to the HEP Senate/Academic Board’s approval. HEPs are required to conduct screening and provide relevant bridging courses;
  • A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in the relevant fields
  • Australian Year 12 AUSMAT/SACE/SAM/TEE/WACE/NTCE/New South Wales High School Certificate
  • A minimum mark of 60% in five (5) subjects, or a minimum ATAR score of 65
  • Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Admission: Case-by-case basis
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • UEC English Language
  • A Minimum Grade of A2
  • A Minimum Score of 42
  • A minimum Score of 500
  • SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
  • A Minimum Grade of C
  • In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme
  • For International Students
  • Cambridge Linguaskill
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • Pearson Test of English
  • International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score.

Career Prospects

  • Teacher
  • Education Administrator
  • Education Specialist
  • Childcare Worker
  • Social and Community Service Managers
  • Elementary School Principal
  • Early Childhood Educator (Nurseries/Kindergarten/Preschools/TASKA/TADIKA);
  • Early Childhood/Children’s Events Organiser;
  • Early Childhood/Children’s Events Promoter;
  • Early Childhood Teaching & Learning Materials/Products Promoter & Sales Person;
  • Early Childhood/Children Broadcaster & Entertainer;
  • Early Childhood/Children’s Book Writer;
  • Content Developer for Early Childhood Curriculum & Programme;
  • Early Childhood Care and Education Centre Owner/Operator/Manager; and
  • Early Childhood Care and Education Centre Franchiser.

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