Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Hons)

Course Overview

The MSU Bachelor in Early Childhood Education programme will develop your understanding of young children's physical and mental needs alongside their social, cognitive, creative and emotional development. This programme will cultivate your confidence to teach young children and motivate you to become a better educator. Throughout your academic journey at Management and Science University, you will be guided by our experienced lecturers with years of expertise in this field. Their innovative and experiential method will ensure you have a balance between the theoretical and practical aspects to early childhood education. The practicum in your final year will encompass all the practical, social, managerial and entrepreneurial skills needed for you to excel in this industry.

Curriculum

Year One

• Learning Through Play
• Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
• Cognitive Development of Young Children
• Social and Emotional Development of Young Children

Year Two

• Early Literacy and Language
• Curriculum Design, Theory and Practice
• Gifted Children and Early Childhood Education
• Music and Movement for Young Children

Year Three

• Developing Critical and Creative Thinking for Young Children
• Managing Early Childhood Centres
• Practicum I and II

Entry Requirements

i. Pass STPM or equivalent with at least Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in 2 subjects; or

ii. Pass STAM (level Jayyid); or

iii. Pass UEC with at least Grade B in 5 subjects; or

iv. Pass Matriculation/Foundation/Foundation with at least CGPA of 2.00 from 4:00; or

v. Minimum pass of 3 subjects in A-Level (GCE); or

vi. Minimum score of 65-75% for The South Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT); OR

vii. Minimum score of 80% for Canadian Pre-University Programmes (CPU); OR

viii. Diploma in related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; or

ix. Any other qualifications recognized as equivalent.

For International students, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or equivalent is needed.

Career Prospects

• Pre-school Administrator
• Early Childhood Curriculum Designer 
• Educational Researcher