BA (Hons) Early Years Education (3+0)

Q: Programme structure and modules

Year 1 Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour Children as Confident Learners Introduction to Health and Wellbeing from Conception to Young Adulthood Introduction to the Children’s Workforce: Workplace Experience 1 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students) The World from a Child’s Perspective Engaging Play Philosophy and Current Issues Effective Listening / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*Year 2 Social Policy and Social Pedagogies The Young Mathematician Supporting the Social Well-being of Children and their Families: Workplace Experience 2 Integrity and Anti-Corruption Enabling Environments for Young Children: Supporting Outdoor Play Young Explorers: Knowledge and Understanding of the World Language and Digital Literacies Understanding Creativity in Early Years Contexts Practicum 1: Taska / Practicum 2: Tadika Elective: Academic Research Methods or Communication and Thinking SkillsYear 3 Child Development and Learning: Birth to Eight Years Leading and Managing in Early Years: Workplace Experience 3 Curriculum and Assessment in Early Years: Workplace Project Keeping Children Safe from Harm Co-curriculum : Sustainability Thinking Practicum 1: Taska / Practicum 2: Tadika Elective: Mentor Preparation for the Children’s Workforce or Early Intervention* For Malaysian students who do not have credit in SPM BM

Q: Intakes & Orientation Dates

Year 1-3 (Full - Time) Year 2 (Weekend) Intakes 14/1/2025 26/5/2025 15/9/2025 Orientation Dates 13/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025 Intakes Orientation Dates

Programme ID : (R/143/6/0147)(06/28)(MQA/FA9143)
Campus: SEGi College Penang
Level of Study: Bachelor Degree
Awarding Institution : University of Greenwich, UK

Programme Overview

With the diploma in early childhood as the minimum requirement for those working in kindergartens, the discerning practitioner will want to stand out in the crowd. Designed with employability in mind, our degree is a practical programme, which requires students to be in placement at least twice a week. The degree is developed by an experienced team of academics and industry professionals from the University of Greenwich, which has a long tradition of training teachers. It is delivered by the SEGi team with strong industry experience, who are able to place this international programme within the local context.

This degree in Early Years Education will give you an understanding of the core values of the early year’s workforce. You will study cognition, health and wellbeing, review practice and policy, and learn the importance of encouraging a child’s development in partnership with their family. The ultimate goal of this degree is to develop agents of change, confident in leading the workforce to create a better future for the next generation.

Entry requirements

UEC – Grade B in 5 subjects
STPM with Grade C in 3 subjects
A-Level with passes in 3 subjects
Matriculation / Foundation or equivalent
SAM / AUSMAT with min ATAR 60
Related SKM Level 5
Related Diploma
MQA-APEL T6

Programme structure and modules

Year 1

Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour
Children as Confident Learners
Introduction to Health and Wellbeing from Conception to Young Adulthood
Introduction to the Children’s Workforce: Workplace Experience 1
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
The World from a Child’s Perspective
Engaging Play
Philosophy and Current Issues
Effective Listening / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Year 2

Social Policy and Social Pedagogies
The Young Mathematician
Supporting the Social Well-being of Children and their Families: Workplace Experience 2
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Enabling Environments for Young Children: Supporting Outdoor Play
Young Explorers: Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Language and Digital Literacies
Understanding Creativity in Early Years Contexts
Practicum 1: Taska / Practicum 2: Tadika
Elective: Academic Research Methods or Communication and Thinking Skills

Year 3

Child Development and Learning: Birth to Eight Years
Leading and Managing in Early Years: Workplace Experience 3
Curriculum and Assessment in Early Years: Workplace Project
Keeping Children Safe from Harm
Co-curriculum : Sustainability Thinking
Practicum 1: Taska / Practicum 2: Tadika
Elective: Mentor Preparation for the Children’s Workforce or Early Intervention

* For Malaysian students who do not have credit in SPM BM

Financial Aid / Funding

PTPTN
EPF
HRDC
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
EduFlex– Designed for adult learners, enjoy education loans with interest as low as 4%!

Career opportunities

The programme prepares you to take on leadership and management positions in a range of settings and services. These include early years settings, children’s centres, health and social care, community settings and childminding networks.

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Intakes & Orientation Dates

Intakes

14/1/2025 26/5/2025 15/9/2025

Orientation Dates

13/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025

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“Since 1999, the Faculty has been a pioneer in shaping the future of education, with thousands of teachers passing through our doors. Our alumni, who have become successful teachers, edu-preneurs, policymakers, and child advocates, stand as a testament to our legacy of excellence. We are immensely proud of our heritage and the continuous impact our graduates make in the world. As we look to the future, we remain committed to fostering innovation and leadership in education, preparing the next generation of educators to inspire and lead.”