Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Honours)
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Honours) at UNIRAZAK is designed to prepare you to become a confident, skilled, and inspiring early childhood educator, focused on learning in the earliest years.
The programme includes modules across early childhood education development, pedagogy, inclusion, assessment, and professional teaching practicum (TADIKA and TASKA), with intakes shown by UNIRAZAK for international students.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- MPU courses including Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) and Hubungan Etnik
- School core courses such as Philosophy, History and Policy of Education and Research Methodology
- Core early childhood education courses including Growth and Development for Early Childhood and Learner and Learning
- Communication and learning theory applied to early childhood settings through Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Technology in Education
- Programme core courses covering Approaches in Early Childhood Education and Curriculum and Approaches in Early Childhood Education
- Language, literacy, and learning outcomes through Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education and Literacy-focused learning approaches
- Assessment and observation for young learners via Assessment and Observation in Early Childhood Education
- Inclusive and classroom management foundations through Managing Child Behaviour and Intervention and Empowering Children with Special Needs
- Elective options such as Public Speaking 1 and Public Speaking 2
- Child development and learning environment design through Children's Space Design and Learning Environment for Young Children
- Family and community involvement through Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education and School, Families and Communities
- Professional preparedness through Professional Event Management and Management and Leadership in Education (education leadership foundations)
- Teaching Practicum TADIKA to apply early childhood teaching strategies in preschool settings
- Teaching Practicum TASKA to apply early childhood teaching strategies in childcare settings
- Action-oriented learning through Action Research and Project paper in Early Childhood Education
- Capstone integration through educator readiness and educational practice across the programme core
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | MPU courses and university courses | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban | 3 | 27 |
| Thinking Skills | 3 | |||
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A | 3 | |||
| Community Engagement and Volunteering | 3 | |||
| Professional Event Management | 2 | |||
| Introduction to the Malaysian Constitution | 3 | |||
| Volunteerism and Service Learning | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking 1 | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking 2 | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | School core courses and university courses | Philosophy, History and Policy of Education | 3 | 24 |
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Interpersonal and Communication Skills | 3 | |||
| Sociology in Education | 3 | |||
| Technology in Education | 3 | |||
| Management and Leadership in Education | 3 | |||
| Learner and Learning | 3 | |||
| Pedagogy in Education | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Program core courses 1 | Programme Development in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 18 |
| Approaches in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Growth and Development for Early Childhood | 3 | |||
| Arts and Creativity Activities in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Managing Child Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Program core courses 2 | Children's Space Design | 3 | 18 |
| Health, Safety and Nutrition Management in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Learning Environment for Young Children | 3 | |||
| Music for Young Children | 3 | |||
| Children's Toy and Play | 3 | |||
| Intervention and Empowering Children with Special Needs | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Program core courses 3 and electives | Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 21 |
| Teaching Values, Manners and Good Practices in Early Childhood | 3 | |||
| Management and Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Assessment and Observation in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Mathematics and Numeracy in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Science and Technology In Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Leadership, Innovation and Change | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Program core courses 4 and professional practice | Educator in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 18 |
| Project paper in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 | |||
| Cross Cultural Management | 3 | |||
| Teaching Practicum TADIKA | 6 | |||
| Semester 7–9 | Professional practice continuation | Teaching Practicum TASKA | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 120 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You can pursue preschool and kindergarten teaching roles as a Preschool / Kindergarten Teacher, with practical early learning pedagogy built into the degree.
- You gain job-ready skills for an Early Childhood Educator career through structured play-based learning, routines, and child-focused teaching practice.
- You are prepared for leadership pathways such as Head Teacher and Centre Administrator, supported by modules covering management, leadership, and educator development.
- You can move into curriculum and training roles including Early Childhood Curriculum Developer and Course Coordinator, using programme learning in programme development and assessment.
- You develop professional consultancy capability for Early Childhood Education Consultant roles by learning how to implement curriculum and teaching strategies in real settings.
- If you want to build your own future in education, the programme supports pathway options toward Preschool Owner / Entrepreneur roles with both education practice and management foundations.
Employability rate
Graduates from early childhood education and teaching degree pathways typically have an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting ongoing demand for qualified early learning educators.
Overall, this indicates a generally stable job outlook in Malaysia’s preschool and early childhood education sector when you complete practicums and meet hiring requirements.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International entry qualification (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must hold a qualifying credential accepted by UNIRAZAK. The programme page lists an English requirement for international students and also includes several study pathways (e.g., STPM, Matriculation, STAM, Diploma) and their equivalents as entry options. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, UNIRAZAK requires an English proficiency qualification as part of the admission assessment. If you meet the entry requirements but have not met the English proficiency requirement, the university states that a conditional offer letter may be issued.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
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 9000 / total program | Official fee amount for this program (as published on the university international fee structure document). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - winter intake | July - summer intake | November - winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - winter intake | July - summer intake | November - winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | March - winter intake | July - summer intake | November - winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Apply through UNIRAZAK’s online application portal during the university’s published intake period. Complete the online application form and upload clear soft copies of the documents requested by the university, including your passport and academic documents. If you are applying for an ODL programme, the university notes that EMGS approval is required after you receive your Offer Letter.
Prepare for the Letter of Offer timeline
After your application and documents are submitted, UNIRAZAK states that your Letter of Offer will be issued within 3 working days, subject to the university’s approval. Check your application status through the portal and monitor for any follow-up actions if requested. Ensure your English proficiency evidence is included, since the programme has a stated minimum English requirement for international applicants.
Complete student pass and pre-arrival steps (international students)
UNIRAZAK instructs international students not to enter Malaysia until your electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) is approved. The Office of International Student Affairs (OIA) submits the application to EMGS for processing, and the process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks depending on the country and document readiness. After visa approval, UNIRAZAK provides guidance on arrival procedures and emphasizes entering Malaysia within the validity period stated for the approval letter.