Course Highlights

Gain a thorough understanding and appreciation of the principles, philosophies, and practises of early childhood education as well as the ideals of professionalism, ethical conduct and best practises
Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026
One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes
Produced over 79,000 graduates since its inaugural convocation in 2005

Course Structure

Art, Craft and Drama for Early Childhood
Bahasa dan Literasi untuk Awal Kanak-Kanak
Child Development
Early Mathematics and Science
Elective I
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Early Childhood
Humanities for Early Childhood
Music and Movement for Early Childhood
Observing and Assessing Young Children Professionalism and Portfolio for Early Childhood Educators
Social Studies and Environment for Early Childhood
Technology for Early Childhood Education

Child Care and Education
Children with Special Needs
Early Childhood Curriculum Planning and Development
Early Childhood Learning Environments
Elective II
English Language and Literacy for Early Childhood
Family & Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education
Guiding Young Children
Mathematics and Science for Preschoolers
MPU1
Physical Education for Early Childhood
Research Methods Sociology in Malaysian Context Spiritual and Moral Values for Early Childhood

Elective I (Choose 1):

Elective II (Choose 1):

Elective III (Choose 1):

STPM: 2 Grade C
A Level: 2 Grade D
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects
South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 relevant subjects
Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 70% in 2 relevant subjects (and 4 other subjects)
Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) in the relevant field
Diploma in Early Childhood Education/equivalent*
Diploma in any field/equivalent*
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
*as per MQA Programme Standards