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Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies

MacEwan University

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A four-year degree on early learning pedagogy with supervised field placements and a fourth-year internship.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Early childhood educator
  • Pedagogical leadership in early learning and child care
  • Child care programs
  • Family support agencies
  • Government offices
  • Community organizations

Curriculum

  • Study of early childhood pedagogy using Flight
  • Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework
  • With curriculum put into practice at ELM
  • The university's child care centre. Supervised field placements in child care programmes
  • Family support agencies and government or community organisations run through the degree
  • Ending with a fourth-year internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Regular category: Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent with English (ELA 30-1) and four Group A-D subjects
  • 65% overall average and no course below 50%
  • Or previous post-secondary study with AGPA 2.0 on 4.0. Competitive programmes need higher averages. Mature admission is Canadian applicants only.
  • 65% overall average with no course grade below 50% in ELA 30-1 and four Group A-D Grade 12 subjects (regular category)
  • Competitive programmes (for example Science
  • Commerce co-op
  • Music
  • Fine Arts
  • Design
  • Nursing) need higher averages or extra criteria.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent high school diploma with the required subjects (internationally educated applicants are assessed on equivalent subjects), Or 24+ university-level credits with AGPA 2.0 on 4.0 (previous post-secondary category), Mature admission is Canadian applicants only, Some programmes add portfolios, Auditions, References or security checks.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 86 (min 21 per section
  • Duolingo tests taken before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 overall and per section on the new TOEFL scale (tests taken from 2026-01-21)
  • PTE Academic Duolingo 115
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (no band below 56)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline (Fall May 1
  2. Winter October 1. Some programmes March 30). Choose programmes and consult an international recruiter if needed. Apply online through ApplyAlberta (110 CAD application fee). Upload transcripts
  3. English test results and required documents. Accept the offer and pay the 1
  4. 000 CAD international confirmation deposit
  5. Applied to tuition. Provide the Provincial Attestation Letter MacEwan requests with the offer
  6. Then apply for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,230 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusCity Centre Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health and Community Studies
DepartmentEarly Childhood Curriculum Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.