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

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

With the Diploma in Early Childhood Education as the minimum requirement for those working in kindergartens, the discerning practitioner will want to stand out in the crowd. The BA (hons) Early Years Education (3+0) Degree programme is awarded by The University of Greenwich. It is designed with employability in mind and the degree is a practical programme which require students to be in placement at least twice a week.

This Degree will give you an understanding of the core values of the early years workforce and you will learn about cognition, health and wellbeing, review practice and policy, as well as 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.

What you should know about this course
Our specialist facilities simulate an early years nursery for practical academic lessons that will prepare you for employment.
The course provides the opportunity to graduate with a BA and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
91% overall student satisfaction (UK’s National Student Survey 2021)

Get more info by downloading the brochure or applying below!

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
HRDF
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.

Information on accreditation

Intakes & Orientation Dates

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