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Management and Science University
Master in Early Childhood Education
- Shah Alam, Malaysia
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Master’s in early childhood education programme is a post-graduate degree designed for students wishing to further their education and conduct research in the areas of early childhood education. It provides the opportunity for students to delve further into what it takes to successfully guide and teach children.


HELP University
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
HELP’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons) is aimed at allowing our early childhood specialists to foster a wide range of competencies that cover the development of the young child from birth to junior primary levels.
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Management and Science University
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Honours)
- Shah Alam, Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The MSU Bachelor in Early Childhood Education programme will develop your understanding of young children's physical and mental needs alongside their social, cognitive, creative and emotional development. This programme will cultivate your confidence to teach young children and motivate you to become a better educator. Throughout your academic journey at Management and Science University


HELP University
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
This programme combines coursework and research to equip learners with expertise in Educational Management, Early Childhood Education, or Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL).


Asia e University
Master of Education
- Subang Jaya, Malaysia
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
Full time
18 months
Distance Learning
English
AeU’s Master of Education blends strong theoretical foundations with practical insights, equipping graduates to lead innovations in pedagogy, curriculum, technology integration, and education policy. The programme culminates in a Project Paper aligned with your selected area of concentration.


Taj International College
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Ipoh, Malaysia
Diploma
On-Campus
English, Malay
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education program is designed to strengthen education in the early childhood fields, including psychology, pedagogy, behaviour, socioemotional, psychomotor, and more.


Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT formerly TAR UC)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
- Bangunan Tan Sri Khaw Kai Boh (Block A), Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
The theory and practical elements of this programme provide students with up-to-date knowledge and expertise in child development, early years curriculum design as well as pedagogy in literacy, acts, mathematics and science. Thus, enabling them to effectively apply what they have learnt to their teaching careers. This programme includes practicum placement and micro-teaching in early childhood settings in which students are trained to be competent early childhood educators.


University of Nottingham Malaysia
MA in Education: Special and Inclusive Education
- Semenyih, Malaysia
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This programme is designed for teachers or other professionals who have an interest in increasing their knowledge and skills in the field of special needs.


Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
30 months
On-Campus
English
This programme will fully equip students with the theoretical knowledge, teaching pedagogies, practical skills and holistic understanding of young children’s development, learning needs and growth. The programme covers various ECE specialities such as: child development, creativity through music, movement, art and drama, teaching mathematics and sciences to young children, language and literacy, health, safety and nutrition, infant and toddler care and teaching social studies to young children.


Sultan Azlan Shah University (Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)
- Perak, Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English, Malay
A pass in STPM with at least Grade C (NGMP 2.0) in any two subjects or its equivalent.
Learn more about Early Childhood and Special Education degree programs in Malaysia
You'll study how young children learn, grow, and communicate, and how to support those whose development follows a different path. Early Childhood and Special Education is a field that spans developmental theory, inclusive teaching methods, and hands-on classroom practice.
The learning environment fosters genuine curiosity about how individual children process language, behavior, and social connection in distinct ways. In Malaysia, your coursework typically covers child psychology, curriculum design for diverse learners, and applied instruction techniques for students with sensory, cognitive, or physical differences. You'll gain practical experience through school placements that connect academic study to real classroom settings.
Graduates work as early years educators, special needs coordinators, intervention specialists, and child development consultants, in roles that transfer across international schools, NGOs, healthcare settings, and government education bodies worldwide. Malaysia's multicultural classroom environment means you'll practice working across languages and cultural contexts from day one, a competency that employers in education value globally. Whether you continue to postgraduate study or step into practice, this field opens pathways wherever children's education and inclusion are prioritized.