Universiti Malaya · Malaya, Malaysia

Master of Early Childhood Education Coursework

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Semester 1 (October) Intake; Semester 2 (March) Intake

Introduction

Master of Early Childhood Education Coursework is a Semester 1 (October) Intake; Semester 2 (March) Intake Masters program taught at Universiti Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Early Childhood Education (Coursework) at Universiti Malaya prepares professionals in Early Childhood Education. Students study research methods in education, child development, curriculum in early childhood education, organization and administration of early childhood education, early childhood intervention, and trends and issues in early childhood education.

The program has core courses of 21 credits, elective courses of 9 credits, and research courses of 12 credits. Core and elective options include Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, Play and Creative Expression in Early Childhood Education, Literacy and Numeracy in Early Childhood Education, Psychology of Individuals with Special Needs, STEM Education, and Application of Technology in Curriculum Implementation. The research component includes a Research Project.

Modules

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
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

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Early Childhood Education Coursework at Universiti Malaya for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Malaya.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Malaya as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Early Childhood Education Coursework.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Local & International

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.
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 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.

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) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; 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 – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; 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 Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; 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