Overview
Awarded by GlobalNxt University.
For preschool teachers, childcare practitioners and centre supervisors who want a degree in early childhood education.
The degree covers how young children grow, learn and play, how to plan and teach an early years curriculum, and how to work with families, communities and children with special needs. You learn through structured online materials, discussion, webinars and workplace-based projects, and you complete supervised practicum in childcare and kindergarten settings.
The programme is offered and assessed by GlobalNxt University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Teaching staff are a team of ADVEX faculty appointed by the university, and ADVEX Management School is the university's Local Access Point (LAP) Partner in Thailand.
What you study
Child development (7)
- Child Growth and Development in Early Childhood
- Understanding Child Behaviour: Theories and Applications
- Personal, Social, and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
- Language and Communication Development in Early Childhood
- Introduction to Psychology
- Educational Psychology in Teaching and Learning
- Sociology in Education
Teaching and the early years curriculum (13)
- Play and Learning in Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Pedagogy and Best Practices
- Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
- Emergent Literacy and the Use of Digital Resources in Early Childhood
- Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
- Science in Early Childhood Education
- Music and Creative Drama for Young Children
- New Media and Creative Technology for Young Children
- ICT in Teaching and Learning
- Designing Young Children Learning Spaces
- Documentation and Portfolio for Young Children
- Transitions and Continuity in Early Childhood Education
Inclusion, families and wellbeing (6)
- Child Protection and Safeguarding in Early Childhood Settings
- Collaborative and Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Settings
- Inclusion and Support for Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education
- Supporting the Social Well-being of Children and their Families
- Partnerships with Families and Communities in Early Childhood
- Social Policy and Social Pedagogies
Leadership and professional practice (4)
- Leading and Managing in Early Years
- Professionalism and Ethics in Education
- Entrepreneurship in Education
- Academic Writing in Early Childhood Education
Practicum (2)
- Practicum TASKA (childcare centre)
- Practicum TADIKA (kindergarten)
University courses (4)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Malay Language Communication 2 (international students)
- Integrity and Anti-corruption Course
Module titles are those published by GlobalNxt University and may be updated. The definitive list is confirmed at enrolment.
How you study
- HyFlex attendance: Each week you choose how you attend: on site at ADVEX in Bangkok, live online, or in your own time on GlobalNxt University's online platform. Course materials and the eLibrary are open at all hours.
- Learning from practice: Case studies, discussion and projects drawn from working life, with a cohort from across Thailand and beyond.
- Teaching team: Teaching staff are a team of ADVEX faculty appointed by GlobalNxt University.
- Support from ADVEX: As the Local Access Point (LAP) Partner of GlobalNxt University in Thailand, ADVEX handles enquiries, applications, registration and academic coordination, with learner support in the Thai time zone, in Thai or English.
- Language: Taught and assessed in English, with academic advice available in Thai.
Entry requirements
- STPM with a pass and at least Grade C (GP 2.00) in two subjects, or
- STAM with at least Grade Jayyid, or
- A matriculation or foundation programme with a CGPA of at least 2.00, or
- A diploma in a relevant field with a CGPA of at least 2.00, or
- A Malaysian skills diploma in early childhood education (DKM, DLKM or DVM), subject to university approval, with bridging courses where needed, or
- A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate, South Australian Matriculation, Indian Standard XII or another equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of Malaysia
- English at CEFR Low B2, shown by MUET or an equivalent test
Where it leads
- Preschool teacher
- Childcare practitioner
- Childcare or preschool centre supervisor
- Master's study in education
| Award title | Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) (ODL) |
| Level | Bachelor's degree with honours |
| Awarding university | GlobalNxt University |
| Entry requirement | A pre-university qualification, or a diploma with a CGPA of at least 2.00, plus English at CEFR Low B2. |
| Length | Full time: three to five years. Part time: four to six years. |
| Delivery | Online and Distance Learning (ODL), delivered HyFlex |
| Assessment | Coursework, workplace-based projects and supervised practicum. |
| Intakes | Six per year: February, April, June, August, October, December |
| Language | English, with academic support in Thai |
| Study location | Online from Thailand, with on-site sessions in Bangkok |
Not sure you qualify?
We look at your qualifications and experience first; the university confirms admission.
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Study here, graduate in Kuala Lumpur
You study online from Thailand with no relocation and no career break, and attend the GlobalNxt University convocation in Kuala Lumpur on completion.
