Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons)
UNITAR International University Johor Bahru · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons) programme at UNITAR International University is designed to provide professional development opportunities for prospective preschool teachers. It equips you with knowledge, skills, and competencies to work in settings involving children such as preschools, child care and development centres, children enrichment centres, and play-based learning environments.
Along with physical learning in the lecture hall and online learning, the programme includes simulation-based activities and value-based projects with fieldwork. Students also complete final examinations as part of assessment across the programme.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education- Foundation Education
- Learning Environment for Young Children- Foundation Education
- Approaches in Early Childhood Education- Foundation Education
- Teacher Professional Development- Foundation Education
- Research Methodology- Foundation Education
- Technology for Early Childhood Education- Foundation Education
- Family and Community in Early Childhood-Discipline Core
- Language and Literacy for Young Children (pre-requisite CSZB2103)-Discipline Core
- Managing Child Behavior-Discipline Core
- Assessment in Early Childhood Education-Discipline Core
- Science for Young Children-Discipline Core
- Mathematics for Young Children-Discipline Core
- Elective Discipline Core Modules (for example: Art and Craft for Young Children; Music for Young Children; Puppetry in Early Childhood Education)
- Teaching Practicum
- Project Paper in Early Childhood Education
- Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education-Discipline Core
- Professional Practice and final examinations
Curriculum
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons) at UNITAR International University Johor Bahru. Curriculum credit hours are taken from the official programme structure/credit table published by the university for the programme.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 1 Trimester 1–3 | BAHASA DAN LITERASI UNTUK AWAL KANAK-KANAK | 3.0 | 28.0 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 4.0 | |||
| ENGLISH ENHANCEMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS | 3.0 | |||
| ELECTIVE I (UJGE13X3 elective group) | 3.0 | |||
| SOCIAL STUDIES AND ENVIRONMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.0 | |||
| PROFESSIONALISM AND PORTFOLIO FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS | 3.0 | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.0 | |||
| Year 2 | Year 2 Trimester 1–3 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT | 3.0 | 22.0 |
| SUN ZI'S ART OF WAR AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES (UKMM1011 equivalent UKMM/UBMM listed) | 1.0 | |||
| EARLY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE | 3.0 | |||
| OBSERVING AND ASSESSING YOUNG CHILDREN | 3.0 | |||
| TECHNOLOGY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3.0 | |||
| MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.0 | |||
| HUMANITIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.0 | |||
| HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.0 | |||
| Year 3 | Year 3 Trimester 1–3 | SOCIOLOGY IN MALAYSIAN CONTEXT | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| RESEARCH METHODS | 4.0 | |||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS | 3.0 | |||
| ELECTIVE II (UJGX2X3 elective group) | 3.0 | |||
| ART, CRAFT AND DRAMA FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.0 | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FOR PRESCHOOLERS | 3.0 | |||
| MPU1 (MPU31X3 / MPU1 elective option for international students) | 3.0 | |||
| Year 4 | Year 4 Trimester 1–3 | GROUP DYNAMICS | 3.0 | 17.0 |
| CO-CURRICULUM (MPU34XX2) | 2.0 | |||
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.0 | |||
| SPIRITUAL AND (UJGE2243) | 3.0 | |||
| CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 3.0 | |||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM (UJGE2264) | 4.0 | |||
| Year 5 | Year 5 Trimester 1–3 | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3.0 | 23.0 |
| TEACHING PRACTICE (TASKA & TADIKA) (UJGE3008) | 8.0 | |||
| NATIONAL LANGUAGE / OTHER LANGUAGE (LANGXX0X3) | 3.0 | |||
| MPU1 (MPU3XX3) | 3.0 | |||
| TRENDS AND ISSUES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (UJGE3023) | 3.0 | |||
| MPU3XX3 ELECTIVE GROUP - language/elective options (choose 1 course listed) | 3.0 | |||
| Year 6 (partial table segment available from official source) | Year 6 Trimester 1–2 | ELECTIVE III (UJGXXXX3 elective group) | 3.0 | 13.0 |
| APPLYING CREATIVITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD (UJGE3233) elective-listed option | 3.0 | |||
| ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3.0 | |||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD (U J MZ3044 listed as course title in table; credits shown) | 4.0 | |||
| Total | Programme structure credit table includes elective groups, MPU/MQA units, and Teaching Practice; credits shown per official table entries retrieved. | |||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready teaching and child-development knowledge for roles in preschools and early childhood learning centres.
- You are prepared for early childhood education careers such as Kindergarten Teacher, Private School Teacher, and Children’s Events Manager.
- You gain classroom-relevant assessment and learning support skills through modules like Assessment in Early Childhood Education and Managing Child Behavior.
- You develop practical early childhood teaching experience through Teaching Practicum and value-based project work with field exposure.
- You can pursue curriculum and education support pathways as a Curriculum Developer and also explore entrepreneurship in early childhood education.
- You can strengthen your profile for child-focused learning services by completing learning topics across children’s health, safety, literacy, and social-emotional development.
- You finish with a Bachelor degree that supports further professional growth in early childhood management and related education fields.
Employability rate
Employability outcomes for early childhood education graduates depend on local hiring needs and licensure requirements, but graduates commonly experience strong demand in preschool and child-care sectors with unemployment risks typically in the low-to-mid range, estimated at around 85% employability and about 15% unemployment for Malaysia.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook for graduates pursuing early childhood teaching and related roles in preschools and early childhood centres.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign equivalent) | International applicants must meet UNITAR’s academic entry requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons) using a recognised foreign qualification equivalent to the listed pathways. The program lists options such as STPM or its equivalent, STAM, UEC, or Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent, with the stated minimum grade/GPA. |
| Diploma/Foundation equivalent (MQF Level 4 or similar) | International applicants may also qualify via a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 4, MQF) or an equivalent qualification, with at least a CGPA of 2.00, as published by UNITAR. UNITAR also lists other recognised equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government for entry. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Early Childhood Education | Direct match |
Language requirements
For international applicants, UNITAR requires an English competency level equivalent to a Low B2 in the CEFR.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 40800 / total program | Total tuition fee published for the online programme. This fee applies to local students only; the official international-student tuition fee is not published. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants may be asked to show they have sufficient funds to cover study-related costs in Malaysia during the Student Pass process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | May - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | April 15, 2026 | August 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | March 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Semester begins | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | May - Summer intake | September - 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 | May - Summer intake | September - 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
Start the international application (pre-application online)
UNITAR states that international applicants can begin with an online pre-application or send an enquiry to start the process. Prepare a copy of your highest qualification and a copy of your passport before starting the pre-application. After your pre-application/enquiry is processed, UNITAR will support you on the next application steps.
Prepare your documents and complete registration/payment
UNITAR requests academic documents in PDF format and a passport copy, and specifies that pages of the passport must be clearly visible. If your documents are not published in English, you must provide official English-translated versions. UNITAR also explains that payment of the application fee and visa processing is required as part of the Student Pass application workflow.
Submit for Student Pass processing through UNITAR (via EMGS)
UNITAR states that after you submit the necessary documentation, the university will apply for the Student Pass on your behalf under EMGS procedures. UNITAR notes that the process with complete documents for the Visa Approval Letter typically takes around 6 to 8 weeks. You should also ensure you have an entry visa process advice from the nearest Malaysian Embassy or High Commission.