Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Southern University College · Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) at Southern University College is a cross-disciplinary programme aiming at providing students with skills, knowledge and attitudes that are essential for a successful, effective and committed early childcare practitioner and early childhood educator.
Students learn liberal education including theories of education and pedagogy (the art of teaching), with core subjects covering philosophies and policies, child development, curriculum and childcare practice, observation and assessment, and learning areas such as language and literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, and play.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Philosophies and Policies in Early Childhood Education
- Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
- Malaysian Pre-school Curriculum and Childcare Practice
- Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
- Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education
- Undergraduate Project 1
- Undergraduate Project 2
- Children with Special Needs
- Guidance for Young Children
- Home, School and Community Collaboration in Early Childhood Education
- Issues in Early Childhood Education
Curriculum
Credit hours extracted from Southern University College programme credit classification table for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours). A semester-by-semester study plan table with 'Credit hours' and semester totals was not found in the accessible official sources.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme credit classification (total credits by category) | Core/ Major/ Concentration | Core/ Major/ Concentration (overall) | 64 | 64 |
| Programme credit classification (total credits by category) | Optional/ Elective Courses/ Modules | Optional/ Elective Courses/ Modules (overall) | 6 | 6 |
| Programme credit classification (total credits by category) | Practicum | Practicum (overall) | 6 | 6 |
| Programme credit classification (total credits by category) | Practicum (2nd practicum entry shown in document) | Practicum (overall) | 6 | 6 |
| Programme credit classification (total credits by category) | Others | Others (overall) | 14 | 14 |
| Total | Core/ Major/ Concentration, Optional/ Elective Courses/ Modules, Practicum, and Others (as published in the official credit classification table) | 100 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with training aimed at becoming an early childhood educator and early childcare practitioner, supporting roles in preschools and early childhood care settings.
- This degree prepares you for curriculum-focused work such as Early Childhood Education Curriculum Developer, building subject knowledge plus classroom-focused educational practice.
- You gain practice-oriented confidence in observation and assessment, which supports careers in child development consulting and assessment-related roles.
- You are equipped for family- and community-facing work through Home, School and Community Collaboration in Early Childhood Education, improving your readiness for centre-based and guidance roles.
- You can pursue educator, tutor, trainer, and manager pathways in the early childhood sector by combining pedagogy, child development, and research method training.
- Your Undergraduate Project 1 and Undergraduate Project 2 develop applied learning skills that help you move forward into researcher and educator tracks in the field.
Employability rate
Early childhood education graduates typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% in Malaysia’s education and child-care labour market, reflecting continuing demand alongside competition for centre-based roles.
Together, these figures point to a steady but skills- and placement-dependent career outlook for graduates pursuing educator, trainer, and child-development related pathways.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Accepted foreign school-leaving qualification or diploma/foundation | International applicants must have one of the entry qualifications listed by Southern University College for this programme, such as STPM (minimum Grade C / GP 2.00 in any two subjects), STAM (minimum Jayyid), a Certificate in Matriculation or Foundation (minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00), or a Level 4 MQF Diploma in Early Childhood Education (minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00). The university also states that other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements are accepted. |
| Relevant diploma in ECE or related fields (if applicable) | International applicants with a relevant Level 4 MQF Diploma in Early Childhood Education must meet the stated minimum CGPA requirement, and the programme also notes that screening and bridging courses may be required where applicable for certain technical/diploma qualifications. For other relevant equivalent qualifications, applicants should ensure their credentials are recognised as equivalent to the listed requirements. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Training |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet Southern University College’s English competency requirement for this Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours). The university accepts the MUET or an equivalent English competency test, described as an outcome comparable to Low B2 in CEFR.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 49000 / total program | Southern University College international-student tuition and misc fees listing for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours). Total (RM) shown as 56,500 with other charges 7,500. |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | Application Fee shown in Southern University College international-student programme fees document. |
| Other charges (including visa-related items as published) | MYR 7500 / total program | Other charges total (RM) shown as 7,500 in the Southern University College international-student programme fees listing. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are assessed for ability to fund their studies as part of the student pass and enrolment process. You will be required to follow the university’s international student payment steps and provide the information needed for visa-related processing.
- Application fee payment and required tuition-related payments per the university’s international student application procedures
- Any additional funding documents required by the visa process and student pass endorsement process (specific amounts are not published on the programme page)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | July 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Contact the university and submit your application
International applicants should contact the International Student Office (ISO) to confirm eligibility and next steps for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours). Submit your application form to the university, and email your necessary documents to the ISO for processing. The university runs an internal evaluation through the relevant departments, faculty, or admissions office.
Pay the application fee and wait for an offer decision
International applicants must submit the application fee as part of the application process. If your application is approved, the university issues an offer letter to you. If your application is not approved, the university process follows the stated decision outcome for rejected applications.
Complete visa/EMGS processing via the university
Once approved, the ISO submits the documents to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) to obtain a Visa Approval Letter (VAL). After VAL is approved, you are required to pay the Part B amount and the first year’s tuition fee to Southern University College. The ISO then forwards the VAL to you for your next steps.