This programme is offered in collaboration with HELP University. The primary aim of the programme is to educate students on how to support and promote the holistic development of children during their early formative years. It prepares students to become competent graduates, ready for employment opportunities in the early care and education sectors both locally and internationally

Approval Code (R2/0112/6/0038)(05/30)(MQA/FA8095)
Intake Jan, Aug
Affiliation / Partner
Mode of Study Full Time
Duration of Study 3 Years
Assessments Examinations, Projects, Assignments, Final Year Project
Tuition Fee RM 48,448 (Malaysian students), RM 48,688 (International students)
  • Pass STPM with 2 Grade C (GP 2.00)
  • Pass UEC with 5 Grade B
  • An equivalent Diploma/ Matriculation/ Foundation with CGPA 2.00


International Students

Entry Qualification (please click on the link below)
Senarai Kelayakan Masuk Bagi Pelajar Antarabangsa - Januari 2024.pdf (mqa.gov.my)


English Requirement:
MUET
Band 4.0		TOEFL Essentials (online)
8.0		TOEFL iBT
46
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)
51		IELTS
5.5		ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level)
108
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)
160		Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (Linguaskill Online)
160 		Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (Occupational)
200
Remarks:
English requirement can be EXEMPTED for:

  1. International students from countries using English as official language, or
  2. International students who obtain qualifications from Institutions that use English fully as the language of instruction and intends to pursue a higher level qualification in Malaysia.
Year 1
Nursery Programme Preparation:

• Growth and Development for Early Childhood
• Foundation of Early Childhood Care and Education
• Psychology of Education
• Elective I
• MPU Subject I
• Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children
• Art and Craft
• MPU Subject II
• Children and Play
• Young Children’s Literature
• Music and Movement in Early Childhood
• Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood
• Foundation of EC Business and Entrepreneurship

Year 2
Kindergarten Programme Preparation:

• Managing Young Children's Behaviours
• Social and Environment Studies in Early Childhood
• Science and Technology in Early Childhood
• Mathematics in Early Childhood
• Teaching Young Children English
• Teaching Young Children Bahasa Malaysia
• Elective II
• MPU Subject III
• Special Need in Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Entrepreneurship and Management
• Physical and Health Education in Early Childhood
• MPU Subject IV
• Research Methodology in Early Childhood

Year 3
  • Families, Community and Society
  • Children's Theatre
  • Open Elective 
  • Issues, Ethics and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Research Project
  • Practicum I: Nursery Experience
  • Practicum II: Kindergarten Practice
Elective
  • Principles  of Marketing
  • Small Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship Business Plan 
  • Teaching Young Children Mandarin
  • Teaching Young Children Tamil
  • Introduction to Play Therapy
  • Academic English
  • People Skills and Group Dynamics 
  • Understanding Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Positive Discipline in School 
  • Emotional & Behavioural Management for Special Needs

MPU Subjects
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Philosophy and Current Issues / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi*
  • Effective Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • Morals and Ethics
  • Community Service Project
*For international students only
**Malaysian students who do not have a credit in their SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to take this as component of U2, only once.