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HELP University offers systematic and comprehensive Diploma and Bachelor degrees in Education.

diploma in early childhood education

To become qualified and certified, the Educator-Carer is required to have the Diploma in Early Childhood Education for personal and professional identity, and children, families and community.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

KPT/JPS (R/143/4/0055) (MQA/FA2145) 06/23

To become qualified and certified, the Educator-Carer is required to have the Diploma in Early Childhood Education for personal and professional identity, and children, families and community. The DECE programme is appropriate with five qualities:

  • An opportunity to learn and upgrade English proficiency to the level required for the degree or BECE (Hons) programme
  • A balanced preparation for work in any early childhood settings as a result of the 8 week workplace practicum and empirical based course and fieldwork.
  • Exceptionally strong in the social and psychological understanding of the child
  • Caters to the needs of and facilitates the successful development of each Educator-Carer.
  • Promotes the creativity and talents of Educator-Carers across ECCE settings and scenario, such as in arts, music, drama and constructions.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

eNGLISH REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

duration

2 YEARS, 1 SEMESTER

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

TOTAL COURSE FEES

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)

The graduate EDU-CARER to-be begins a broad base journey that covers the development of the young child from birth to junior primary in a wide range of settings

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)

KPT/JPS (R2/143/6/0085) (A10104) 05/27

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.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

PROGRAMME DETAILS

The contents of study fulfil the minimum 120 credit hours required from 36 subjects, spiralling around the child as the subject of study with the primary aim of facilitating the balanced overall development of children during the early formative years.

• 26 Major ECE Courses
• 2 ECE Free Electives
• 1 Compulsory ECE Elective
• 2 Workplace Practicums in Nursery and Kindergarten
• 5 MPU Courses

DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT MODES

The programme uses the blended learning approach with the combination of face to face classes and online classes. The programme focuses on student centred learning. Hence a wide variety of learning experiences, instructional approaches, and academic support strategies that are intended to address the distinct interests and aspirations of students are used. The range of assessment modes is aligned to achieve the main outcome of the BECE (Hons) programme, which is the qualified status of the educator and carer of young children. The type of assessments consist of formative assessment that includes assignments and quizzes and summative assessment that includes final examination.

duration

3 YEARS

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

total course feeS

RM 60,600

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

diploma in early childhood education

To become qualified and certified, the Educator-Carer is required to have the Diploma in Early Childhood Education for personal and professional identity, and children, families and community.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

KPT/JPS (R/143/4/0055) (MQA/FA2145) 06/23

To become qualified and certified, the Educator-Carer is required to have the Diploma in Early Childhood Education for personal and professional identity, and children, families and community. The DECE programme is appropriate with five qualities:

  • An opportunity to learn and upgrade English proficiency to the level required for the degree or BECE (Hons) programme
  • A balanced preparation for work in any early childhood settings as a result of the 8 week workplace practicum and empirical based course and fieldwork.
  • Exceptionally strong in the social and psychological understanding of the child
  • Caters to the needs of and facilitates the successful development of each Educator-Carer.
  • Promotes the creativity and talents of Educator-Carers across ECCE settings and scenario, such as in arts, music, drama and constructions.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

eNGLISH REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

duration

2 YEARS, 1 SEMESTER

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

TOTAL COURSE FEES

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)

The graduate EDU-CARER to-be begins a broad base journey that covers the development of the young child from birth to junior primary in a wide range of settings

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)

KPT/JPS (R2/143/6/0085) (A10104) 05/27

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.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

PROGRAMME DETAILS

The contents of study fulfil the minimum 120 credit hours required from 36 subjects, spiralling around the child as the subject of study with the primary aim of facilitating the balanced overall development of children during the early formative years.

• 26 Major ECE Courses
• 2 ECE Free Electives
• 1 Compulsory ECE Elective
• 2 Workplace Practicums in Nursery and Kindergarten
• 5 MPU Courses

DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT MODES

The programme uses the blended learning approach with the combination of face to face classes and online classes. The programme focuses on student centred learning. Hence a wide variety of learning experiences, instructional approaches, and academic support strategies that are intended to address the distinct interests and aspirations of students are used. The range of assessment modes is aligned to achieve the main outcome of the BECE (Hons) programme, which is the qualified status of the educator and carer of young children. The type of assessments consist of formative assessment that includes assignments and quizzes and summative assessment that includes final examination.

duration

3 YEARS

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

total course feeS

RM 60,600

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Diploma in Education

The Diploma in Education programme prepares learners to apply broad-based knowledge of teaching and learning, higher order thinking, and reasoning skills in varied educational settings

Diploma in Education

KPT/JPS (N/141/4/0002) (MQA/PA12317) 11/24

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with broad-based knowledge and skills related to education developments, best practices, theories, technology, and pedagogical content knowledge in teaching and learning for prospective teachers involved at the preschool and primary school levels.

Learners are expected to develop good pedagogical skills in classroom teaching and learning environments with an emphasis on practical methodologies, content, general pedagogy, and instructional technology needed to excel in a 21st century and IR 4.0 learning context.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Admission Requirements

Programme Content

duration

2 YEARS, 1 SEMESTER

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

TOTAL COURSE FEES

CAREER PROSPECTS

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs

This programme is designed for those who have completed tertiary education and aspire to be professionals in the field of Special Education.

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs

KPT/JPS (N/144/7/0026) (MQA/PA14038) 03/26

This programme is designed for those who have completed tertiary education and aspire to be professionals in the field of Special Education.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

COURSE AIMS

The aim of this programme is to provide prospective special educators with broad-based knowledge and skills related to education development, best practices, theories, technology, and pedagogical content knowledge in teaching and learning within preschool and primary school contexts. The PGDE (SEN) programme also prepares both new and experienced educators to be teaching professionals who are competent and able to overcome the challenges in special and inclusive educational settings.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a relevant field

English Requirement (International students)

  • IELTS Band score 5.0

duration

1.5 YEARS / 4 SEMESTERS PROGRAMME

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

total course fees

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

The Diploma in Education programme prepares learners to apply broad-based knowledge of teaching and learning, higher order thinking, and reasoning skills in varied educational settings

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

KPT/JPS (N/141/7/0010) (MQA/PA13818) 09/25

The Post Graduate Diploma in Education programme (PGDE) is designed for those who have completed tertiary education and aspire to be the teaching professionals in Early childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary educational institutions.

PGDE prepares both the new and the experienced educators to be inspired teaching professionals who are competent to overcome the challenges in the educational settings.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

eNGLISH REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

duration

1 year 3 months

intakes

September 2020

campus

HELP Subang 2

TOTAL COURSE FEES

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Diploma in Education

The Diploma in Education programme prepares learners to apply broad-based knowledge of teaching and learning, higher order thinking, and reasoning skills in varied educational settings

Diploma in Education

KPT/JPS (N/141/4/0002) (MQA/PA12317) 11/24

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with broad-based knowledge and skills related to education developments, best practices, theories, technology, and pedagogical content knowledge in teaching and learning for prospective teachers involved at the preschool and primary school levels.

Learners are expected to develop good pedagogical skills in classroom teaching and learning environments with an emphasis on practical methodologies, content, general pedagogy, and instructional technology needed to excel in a 21st century and IR 4.0 learning context.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Admission Requirements

Programme Content

duration

2 YEARS, 1 SEMESTER

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

TOTAL COURSE FEES

CAREER PROSPECTS

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs

This programme is designed for those who have completed tertiary education and aspire to be professionals in the field of Special Education.

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs

KPT/JPS (N/144/7/0026) (MQA/PA14038) 03/26

This programme is designed for those who have completed tertiary education and aspire to be professionals in the field of Special Education.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

COURSE AIMS

The aim of this programme is to provide prospective special educators with broad-based knowledge and skills related to education development, best practices, theories, technology, and pedagogical content knowledge in teaching and learning within preschool and primary school contexts. The PGDE (SEN) programme also prepares both new and experienced educators to be teaching professionals who are competent and able to overcome the challenges in special and inclusive educational settings.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a relevant field

English Requirement (International students)

  • IELTS Band score 5.0

duration

1.5 YEARS / 4 SEMESTERS PROGRAMME

intakes

JANUARY 4, MAY 24,

AUGUST 23

campus

HELP SUBANG 2

total course fees

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

The Diploma in Education programme prepares learners to apply broad-based knowledge of teaching and learning, higher order thinking, and reasoning skills in varied educational settings

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

KPT/JPS (N/141/7/0010) (MQA/PA13818) 09/25

The Post Graduate Diploma in Education programme (PGDE) is designed for those who have completed tertiary education and aspire to be the teaching professionals in Early childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary educational institutions.

PGDE prepares both the new and the experienced educators to be inspired teaching professionals who are competent to overcome the challenges in the educational settings.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

eNGLISH REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

duration

1 year 3 months

intakes

September 2020

campus

HELP Subang 2

TOTAL COURSE FEES

Career prospects

Kindly contact us for more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty.

why study education at help university?

PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH

The classes are conducted via various teaching and learning styles such as blended learning, face-to-face tutorial, project-based learning, small and large group discussions, field trips, instructional games, and oral presentations. With such active learning and learner-centred pedagogical approaches, students are given the freedom and ownership in their learning. This will motivate them to a higher level of achievement.

DIVERSITY IN LEARNING

HELP University is home to international students from countries such as Japan, South Korea, China and Brunei. Therefore, students can experience an international learning environment. This contributes to their awareness and understanding of other cultures as well as an appreciation of other points of view. It contributes to students’ ability to adapt to the global work environment.

ACADEMIC TEAM

The academic team is a good mix of local and international lecturers who bring with them a wealth of practical experience and expertise in research in early childhood education.

21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM

The 21st century classrooms in HELP University are equipped with the latest hardware, software and a centralized control system to create a comfortable and safe learning environment conducive for meaningful communication and collaboration.

external links

The link between the Department of Education and HELP International School (HIS) provides an opportunity for all our students in the Faculty to observe and directly experience learning in an international school setting through interactions with the teaching faculty of the school and participating in research projects involving the school and the Department.

Established network with HIS allows graduates to gain empowering practicum experiences and possible employment opportunities. 

Students are given an opportunity to observe classes at HIS.

Research collaboration between faculty members and teachers at HIS enhance evidence based practice and learning.

our Achievers

Audrey Koh Sui Ean

HELP University Master of Education
From the East Malaysian State of Sabah, Audrey Koh, graduated with the HELP University Master of Education (Teaching and Learning) with Distinction in 2019, that she completed under HELP Bursary Award of 50% of course fees.

Lacie Loay Lay Shi

EYFS Practitioner at GEMS International School
From the state of Penang, Lacie Loay is an EYFS Practitioner at GEMS International School in Petaling Jaya. GEMS International School, which has another school in Penang, is a member of COBIS, the premier global association for international British schools overseas. EYFS or Early Years Foundation Stage is defined in the British Government’s Childcare Act, and comprises a set of welfare and learning and development requirements for providers of care for children under five years old.

Eunice Goh Cheng Mei

Principal of Hansel & Gretel Child Development & Education Centre, Lecturer at Methodist College
Eunice is from Kuala Lumpur and is Principal of Hansel & Gretel Child Development & Education Centre, Lecturer at Methodist College, Kuala Lumpur, and Advisor to the Early Childhood Education Students’ Club of HELP University. Hansel & Gretel has been providing excellent learning and care environment for children from infancy to Kindergarten for over 50 years since the 1960s.

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    About HELP

    Since 1986 we have grown steadily and sturdily. We have sustained our student numbers and ensured a robust financial position. We have distinguished ourselves by excelling as a thought leader, an incubator of outstanding graduates, a model of selective excellence, and as a community-caring institution.

    All these years, our educational goals have been to prepare students for fulfilling and productive stages in their life, from their first job, to graduate school until their subsequent career. The drives of our vision are our values which are based on “Pride of Achievement, Sharing Success, The Courage to Be, to Be Compassionate, and to Be Significant.”