This degree in Early Years Education will give you an understanding of the core values of the early year’s workforce. You will study cognition, health and wellbeing, review practice and policy, and learn the importance of encouraging a child’s development in partnership with their family. The ultimate goal of this degree is to develop agents of change, confident in leading the workforce to create a better future for the next generation.
Entry requirements
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
Programme structure and modules
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
Financial Aid / Funding
PTPTN
EPF
HRDF
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
Career opportunities
The programme prepares you to take on leadership and management positions in a range of settings and services. These include early years settings, children’s centres, health and social care, community settings and childminding networks.
