BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education

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.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

STPM

Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects

A-Level

Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects

UEC

A minimum of FIVE Bs, including English

Diploma in ECE (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0

Any qualifications equivalent to Diploma (Level 4, MQF) or Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF)

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0

Executive Diploma from University of Malaya (Level 4, MQF) in related fields

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0

Matriculation

A minimum CGPA of 2.0

Foundation or its equivalent

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0

Any qualifications equivalent to STPM/Grade 12

Pass with a minimum overall average 60%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

30 points

Diploma in Psychology

Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)

Diploma in Psychology or equivalent

Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)

Executive Diploma in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 shall be used as entry qualification to the Bachelor’s Degree, however credit transfer is NOT permissible.

*Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian Government.

Important Note:
*All the above qualifications need to be supported with at least credits in (Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science and a pass in English at SPM level).
 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Local Students

UEC English Language

A Minimum Grade of A2

MUET

Band 3

IELTS

Band 5

TOEFL iBT

A Minimum Score of 42

TOEFL PBT

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

154

IELTS

Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

TOEFL IBT

40

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3.5

• 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 (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score.

Year 1

• Foundation of Early Childhood Education
• Teaching, Reading and Writing for Young Children
• Family Community and Professional Support System
• Child Health and Nutrition
• Teaching, Listening and Speaking for Young Children
• Academic English
• Child Protection and Safety in Practice
• Early Childhood Parenting
• Diversity in Early Childhood Education
• Physical Education for Young Children

Compulsory Major

• University Life
• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1
• Religions in Malaysia (Local and International Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (International Students)
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local Students)
• Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (KIAR)

Year 2

• Social Studies for Young Children
• Mathematics for Young Children
• Science and Technology for Young Children
• Guidance and Counselling for Young Children
• Development and Learning of Young Children
• Observation and Assessment of Young Children
• Research in ECE
• Effective Leadership and Management

Compulsory Major

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Local & International Students)

Specialisation

• Ethics and Legislation in ECE (Administration and Management)
• Socio-Emotional Development of Young Children (Child Psychology)
• Play and Learning (Performing Arts)
• Early Childhood Curriculum (Administration and Management)
• Young Children Behaviour Management (Child Psychology)
• Music and Drama for Young Children (Performing Arts)

Year 3

• Educational Psychology for Early Childhood Education
• Instructional Design and Delivery
• Early Childhood Teaching Principles
• Dissertation
• Cognitive Planning and Teaching
• Kinder Cooking
• Communication for Professional Purposes
• Practicum 1
• Practicum 2

Compulsory Major

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 3

Specialisation

• Planning and Organising Early Childhood Care and Education Setting (Administration and Management)
• Learning Disabilities and Special Education Needs (Child Psychology)
• Arts and Craft for Young Children (Performing Arts)