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

With a diploma in early childhood education now being the minimum requirement for kindergarten educators, professionals seeking to distinguish themselves in the field will benefit from further qualifications. SEGi College’s BA (Hons) Early Years Education is designed with employability in mind, incorporating practical experience where students engage in placements at least twice a week.

This degree is developed by an experienced team of academics and industry professionals from the University of Greenwich, which has a strong tradition in teacher training. The programme is delivered by SEGi College’s team, who possess extensive industry experience and ensure that this internationally developed curriculum is effectively applied within the local context.

Students will gain a deep understanding of the core values of the early years workforce. The curriculum covers key areas such as child cognition, health and wellbeing, policy review, and best practices in early childhood education. Additionally, the programme emphasizes the importance of fostering child development through strong family partnerships. The ultimate objective is to cultivate future leaders in early education who can drive positive change in the sector.

Graduates will be prepared for leadership and management roles across various settings, including early childhood education centres, children’s centres, health and social care services, community programs, and childminding networks.

• UEC with 5 credits
• 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

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
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Local students)
• The World from the Child’s Perspective
• Engaging Play
• Malaysian Studies 3 (International students)
• Hubungan Etnik (Local students)
• Design Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
• Elective: Academic Research Methods or Communication and Thinking Skills

Year 2:

• Social Policy and Social Pedagogies
• The Young Mathematician
• Supporting the Social Well-being of Children and their Families: Workplace Experience 2
• Elective
• Malaysia Society 5.0
• 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
• Work Placement 1 / Practicum 1: TASKA

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
• Community Engagement
• Mentor Preparation for the Children’s Workforce
• Work Placement 2 / Practicum 2: TADIKA
• Elective: Mentor Preparation for the Children’s Workforce or Early Intervention