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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

City University Malaysia

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Early Childhood Educator
Special Needs Educator
Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)

Curriculum

Four semesters of child development
Observation and documentation
Guiding and caring
Health and nutrition
Infant-toddler care
Working with families
Inclusive practice and administration
Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

STPM (Grade C in 2 subjects)
STAM
Matriculation or Foundation with CGPA 2.00
Or Diploma with CGPA 2.00
Or equivalent
English score varies by programme (IELTS 5.0-5.5 or MUET Band 3-4).

Accepted academic background

STPM (Grade C in 2 subjects), STAM, Matriculation or Foundation with CGPA 2.00, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (MQF Level 4/5) with CGPA 2.00, Or equivalent

Language tests

IELTS 5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM26,950, RM25,000 MYR
Application fee	RM250 MYR
Deposit	RM1,500 MYR

Program details

Campus	Petaling Jaya Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Education & Liberal Sciences
Department	Department of Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	121,120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants, Award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Aug 2027
260 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.