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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Background

The programme was first established in 1997 with the aim of providing education and professional training for those interested in becoming Early Childhood educators. The curriculum developed for this programme comprises professional knowledge and skills in the field of childcare and early childhood education, including the history and philosophy of early childhood education, safety, health, and nutrition for holistic early childhood education. The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA/SWA11278) and fulfills the Early Childhood Education programme standard.

Career Prospects

Graduates completing this programme are eligible to apply for appointment as Education Service Officer (DG41). Other career prospects include nursery or kindergarten teacher, creator, childcare service/kindergarten operator/provider, lecturer, and academician.

Course Structure

• University Courses (including SHE courses) | 20 credits
• Faculty Core Courses | 12 credits
• Programme Core Courses (including Internship) | 97 credits
• Programme Elective Courses | 6 credits
• Total | 135 credits

Programme Booklet

The programme booklet is available for the 2024/2025 and 2023/2024 academic years in both Malay and English.

Entry Requirement

• Local Applications via UPU
• Local Application via UM's Open Channel (SATU)
• International Candidates

Intake Schedule

Semester I

• Local Applications via UPU: Applications start in March
• Local Application via UM's Open Channel (SATU)
• International Applications

Semester II

• Local Application via UM's Open Channel (SATU)

Fees

• Local Candidates (UPU and UM's Open Channel (SATU))
• International Candidates
• For Current Students