MASTER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (COURSEWORK)

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MASTER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


Programme Overview

This program will produce professionals in the field of Early Childhood Education who are able to carry out innovative pedagogies, curricula and research to enhance the practice of early childhood education.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters, (Research)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (21 credits)
  • Research Methods in Education
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Child Development
  • Organization and Administration Program of Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Intervention
  • Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education
  • Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

Elective Courses (9 credits)
  • Play and Creative Expression in Early Childhood Education
  • Literacy and Numeracy in Early Childhood Education
  • Academic Writing
  • Psychology of Individuals with Special Needs
  • STEM Education
  • Application of Technology in Curriculum Implementation
  • Statistics for Research in Education

Research Courses (12 credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Director/Administrator, Child Development Specialist, Early Childhood Curriculum Developer, Early Intervention Specialist, Childcare Center Coordinator, Early Childhood Program Evaluator, Educational Consultant for Early Childhood Programs, Parent Educator, Children's Program Director, Early Childhood Education Policy Advisor, Special Needs Educator, STEM Educator for Young Children, Child Psychologist, Play Therapist.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 14,900

International

RM29,900

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or

For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from University Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's of Education or Bachelor's degree with Education in specific field.
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Early Childhood Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work
  • Special Requirements:


    • Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in related field (CGPA: ≥ 3.00)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (minimum CGPA 3.00); or
      • Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
      • At least one (1) year teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education (CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least two (2) years of teaching experience in related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education(CGPA: 2.50 - 2.69)

      Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least Three (3) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj; or
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not Applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable