Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts. The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education.
This professional degree qualifies graduates to work as teachers in preschools and long day care, and also prepares them for employment in other parts of the children’s and family services sector. The program has a total credit hour of 120 and is offered full time (3 years) and part time (4 years 6 months).
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build fundamentals through early childhood education curriculum, planning, and development.
- Develop essential understanding of health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood education.
- Learn how to guide behaviour in young children using appropriate strategies.
- Introduce science and technology learning approaches for early childhood settings.
- Start with child-centred learning topics through families and community involvement in early childhood education.
- Strengthen understanding of moral and spirituality development in early childhood education.
- Continue core pedagogical learning with additional curriculum and learning-focused modules.
- Develop professional foundations that support communication, ethical conduct, and learner needs in early childhood contexts.
- Progress through Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) modules such as Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations.
- Advance early childhood teaching competence through applied and learning-focused modules.
- Develop readiness for practical teaching skills that support classroom effectiveness.
- Focus on professional development that supports leadership, welfare, and diversity in early childhood education.
- Complete practicum placement in registered TABIKA and TADIKA centres to gain real working experience.
- Conduct and submit the Research Project in the final year as part of graduation requirements.
- Apply programme learning outcomes in real early childhood and related educational contexts.
Curriculum
120 credit hours Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) (full-time 3 years). Credit hours and module titles are taken from the programme subject highlights table published by the university.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Subject highlights (Semester 1 modules) | Language, Communication and Literacy | 3 | 15 |
| Children Literature | 3 | |||
| Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years | 3 | |||
| Early Mathematics | 3 | |||
| Philosophy and Current Issues Course | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Subject highlights (Semester 2 modules) | Malay Language Communication | 3 | 15 |
| Child Growth and Development | 3 | |||
| Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Subject highlights (Semester 3 modules) | Behaviour Guiding Young Children | 3 | 15 |
| Science and Technology in Early Childhood | 3 | |||
| Families and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Spirituality and Morality in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Subject highlights (Semester 4 modules) | Advocating for Children; National and International Contexts | 3 | 17 |
| Partnering with Community | 3 | |||
| Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Multiculturalism and Education | 3 | |||
| Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 2 | |||
| Arts and Creativity in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Subject highlights (Semester 5 modules) | Government and Public Policy Malaysia | 2 | 16 |
| Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3 | |||
| Early Learning and Early Environment | 3 | |||
| Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Community Service | 2 | |||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Subject highlights (Semester 6 modules) | Psychology of Interpersonal Relationship | 3 | 15 |
| Human Learning | 3 | |||
| Basic Chinese Language | 3 | |||
| Keeping Children Safe from Home | 3 | |||
| Living and Learning in the Digital World | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 | Subject highlights (Semester 7 modules) | Learning Theory for Educators | 3 | 16 |
| Social Study & Emotional Development | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Research Project | 4 | |||
| Programmes Plans and Development | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | Subject highlights (Semester 8 modules) | Observation and assessment | 3 | 15 |
| Playing in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Management and Administration in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Teaching Practicum I | 4 | |||
| Program Service Learning Malaysia (SULAM) | 2 | |||
| Semester 9 | Subject highlights (Semester 9 modules) | Teaching Practicum II | 4 | 14 |
| Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (KIAR) | 2 | |||
| Program Service Learning Malaysia (SULAM) | 2 | |||
| Teaching Practicum II | 4 | |||
| Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (KIAR) | 2 | |||
| Total | All programme subjects in the published subject highlights table | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care within early childhood and primary educational contexts after completing this professional degree.
- You gain practical teaching experience through practicum placement in registered TABIKA and TADIKA centres, so you enter the job market with workplace-ready skills.
- You develop knowledge and skills covering child development, pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity, and social justice to support real classroom and caregiver responsibilities.
- You are prepared for broader children’s and family services roles beyond teaching, based on the programme’s employment focus.
- You graduate with an honours pathway that supports advancement through leadership, management, and advocacy-oriented learning outcomes.
Employability rate
Early childhood education graduates (including preschool and childcare teaching roles) typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15% in Malaysia, reflecting consistent demand for qualified early years educators.
Together, these figures point to a stable outlook for careers in preschools, long day care, and related children’s services where trained staff are actively needed.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification or foundation/matriculation | International applicants must meet one of the university-listed entry pathways, including a certificate in Matriculation or Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00, or other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the listed requirements. |
| Diploma or equivalent (Level 4, MQF) pathway | International applicants may also qualify via a Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in ECE (with at least a CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00) or a Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in relevant fields (with at least a CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00). The university also indicates that certain vocational diplomas in ECE are subject to the HEP Senate/Academic Board’s approval and may require bridging courses. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Training |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the program’s English requirements to enrol in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. The university lists accepted English test options and also mentions an English competency equivalent to a Low B2 level.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
For Malaysia student pass processing, international students are required to provide proof of financial capability as part of the visa process. The university also notes an EMGS/visa processing fee requirement before tuition is paid.
- Proof of financial capability (as typically required for a Malaysia student pass application)
- EMGS or visa processing fee payment requirement for international students prior to visa processing
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | November - Winter intake | July - Summer intake |
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| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | November - Winter intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | November - Winter intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online to Lincoln University College
Submit your application through the university’s online application system during the admission period. Prepare your supporting documents such as transcripts and proof of qualifications, and keep your passport details ready for upload. If any documents are requested later by admissions, submit them within the requested timeframe to avoid delays.
Provide English test results (or acceptable equivalents)
Include your English language results as required for enrolment. The university lists TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic minimum requirements (or an English competency equivalent to Low B2 for the program’s English requirement). Make sure your test score matches the accepted format before final submission.
Complete visa processing steps for study pass (if admitted)
After admission, the student pass process requires submitting documents for visa processing as instructed by the university. The university’s international-student guidance also highlights that EMGS/visa processing fees are required for processing. Ensure you pay and submit the requested items promptly so the visa process can proceed without unnecessary delays.