BA (Hons) Early Years Education with UOG UK

With the diploma in early childhood now established as the minimum requirement for individuals working in kindergartens across Malaysia, professionals who aim to distinguish themselves will benefit from pursuing a degree. The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Years Education offered by SEGi College, in collaboration with University of Greenwich UK, is designed with a strong focus on employability. This hands-on programme requires students to participate in practical placements at least twice per week, ensuring real-world application of classroom learning.

The degree has been developed by a dedicated team of academics and industry professionals from the University of Greenwich, known for its extensive background in teacher training. It is delivered locally by SEGi College's team of educators who bring in-depth industry knowledge and contextualise this international curriculum to align with Malaysian early childhood education standards.

Graduates will be well-prepared to assume leadership and management roles in various settings, including early years centres, children’s development centres, health and social care services, community education environments, and childminding networks.

Any one of these:

• UEC with 5 credits
• STPM with Grade C in 3 subjects
• A-Level with passes in 3 subjects
• Matriculation / Foundation or equivalent
• SAM / AUSMAT with min ATAR 60
• Related SKM Level 5
• Related Diploma
• MQA-APEL T6

Year 1:

• Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour
• Children as Confident Learners
• Introduction to Health and Wellbeing from Conception to Young Adulthood
• Introduction to the Children’s Workforce: Workplace Experience 1
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Local students)
• The World from the Child’s Perspective
• Engaging Play
• Malaysian Studies 3 (International students)
• Hubungan Etnik (Local students)
• Design Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
• Elective: Academic Research Methods or Communication and Thinking Skills

Year 2:

• Social Policy and Social Pedagogies
• The Young Mathematician
• Supporting the Social Well-being of Children and their Families: Workplace Experience 2
• Elective
• Malaysia Society 5.0
• Enabling Environments for Young Children: Supporting Outdoor Play
• Young Explorers: Knowledge and Understanding of the World
• Language and Digital Literacies
• Understanding Creativity in Early Years Contexts
• Work Placement 1 / Practicum 1: TASKA

Year 3:

• Child Development and Learning: Birth to Eight Years
• Leading and Managing in Early Years: Workplace Experience 3
• Curriculum and Assessment in Early Years: Workplace Project
• Keeping Children Safe from Harm
• Community Engagement
• Mentor Preparation for the Children’s Workforce
• Work Placement 2 / Practicum 2: TADIKA
• Elective: Mentor Preparation for the Children’s Workforce or Early Intervention