Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons)

The Bachelor in Early Childhood Education program is designed to offer professional growth opportunities to aspiring preschool educators, granting them a degree qualification. Specifically, the program aims to equip students with the requisite knowledge, skills, and competencies for roles in industries catering to children, such as preschools, Child Care & development centers, children enrichment centers, children play centers, theme parks, among others.

At UNITAR, in addition to traditional classroom or online learning, students engage in hands-on activities in the simulation room, providing authentic experiences in early childhood education. Through this curriculum, students undergo assessment via value-based projects involving fieldwork, either individually or in groups, to provide real-world exposure to the early childhood education sector, alongside final examinations.

The program boasts strong industry partnerships and project collaborations, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of the early childhood education (ECE) industry. Additionally, a specialized course on Special Needs, powered by Toddler Town, enhances students' skills and knowledge in addressing the needs of children with learning disabilities.

Endorsed by MOHE/MQA, this program (R2/143/6/0214) 04/29 (MQA/FA 1746) aligns with rigorous educational standards.

Local Students

Programme Entry Requirements

You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Bachelor’s Programme:

• A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any two subjects or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid; OR
• A pass UEC with minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects; OR
• A pass in Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; OR
• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; OR
• A Diploma in any field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; OR
• Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses;​ OR
• Pass DKM/ DLKM/ DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
• Pass BTEC Level 4 & 5 and pass SPM with at least three (3) credits in any subjects;​ OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government;​ OR
• Entry requirements for admission into the Bachelor’s program (level 6, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be / have:​
  • A Malaysian citizen; and​
  • The candidate should be more than 21 years of age in the year of application;​
  • Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and​
  • Pass the APEL Assessment​

Language Requirements

International students

• Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
• Minimum score of 40 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent. 

Local students

• Exempted from University English Courses:
  • Distinction in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 4, 5 and 6
  • A Pass in English Course at a previous institution
• Required to take English Preparatory 2:
  • Credit in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 1, 2 and 3
• Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2:
  • No credit in SPM / SPMV English

Programme Core Modules 

• Introduction to Early Childhood Education- Foundation Education 
• Learning Environment for Young Children- Foundation Education 
• Psychosociology for Social Sciences-Foundation Education 
• Social and Emotion of Young Children-Foundation Education 
• Family and Community in Early Childhood-Discipline Core 
• Approaches in Early Childhood Education-Foundation Education 
• Health and Safety for Young Children-Discipline Core 
• Managing Child Behavior-Discipline Core 
• Workplace English-Programme Core 
• Assessment in Early Childhood Education-Discipline Core 
• Management and Administration Early Childhood Education (pre-requisite CSZB2103)-Discipline Core 
• Teacher Professional Development-Foundation Education 
• Language and Literacy for Young Children (pre-requisite CSZB2103)-Discipline Core 
• Technology for Early Childhood Education- Foundation Education 
• Statistics in Social Sciences-Foundation Education 
• Science for Young Children-Discipline Core 
• Research Methodology-Foundation Education 
• Physical Development of Young Children-Discipline Core 
• Creative Writing for Young Children-Disciploine Core 
• Mathematics for Young Children-Discipline Core 
• Creative Movement for Young Children- Discipline Core 
• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education-Discipline Core 

Elective Discipline Core Modules 

• Children Media and Communication 
• Art and Craft for Young Children 
• Nutrition for Young Children 
• Childrens Toy and Play 
• Music for Young Children 
• Folklore and Modern Storytelling-Elective 
• Puppetry in Early Childhood Education-Elective 
• Creative Drama in Early Childhood Education-Elective 
• Project Paper in Early Childhood Education 

University Core Modules 

• English for Academic Purposes 
• Design Thinking/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Recreational Event Planning 

MPU Modules 

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int) 
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Philosophy and Current Issues (Int)

Professional Practice 

• Teaching Practicum 

Areas of Study 

• Early Childhood Education Management
• Managing Children’s Development
• Managing Children’s Activities