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Overview
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About the Programme
The Monash Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood is a highly respected qualification designed for educators who are passionate about working with young children in preschool, childcare centre or kindergarten. It also provides an excellent headstart for current educators who hold a Diploma in child’s services, early childhood care and education or equivalent, looking to upgrade themselves.
Upon completion of the programme, you will be qualified as a skilled and effective early childhood education professional with in-depth knowledge in children’s creative, physical, personal, intellectual development and social capabilities. This programme will enhance your professional capacity and deepen your understanding of the complex field of education, providing a pathway for research and further learning.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood from Monash University, Australia.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.
Key factsDuration18 monthsIntake MonthMarch & SeptemberAssessment100% coursework-based Degree programme with no examsCareer OpportunitiesCentre DirectorChildcare EducatorsChildren's PublishingEntrepreneurKindergarten TeacherPolicy development
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- March
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September
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedules.
Minimum Class Size-
35 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by Monash University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy. Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Modules
- Contemporary Child Development Theories and Practices
- Foundational Overview to Early Childhood Education
- Health and Physical Wellbeing in the Young Child
- Learning with Children, Families, Communities and Society
All students are required to undertake one fieldwork placement module.
- Early Childhood Professional Experience
Click here for module descriptions.
- Art, Community and Environment
- Change and Transition in Children’s Education
- Children’s Literature, Storytelling and the Arts
- Early Childhood Leadership and Professional Identity
- Inclusivity and Children with Disabilities
- Investigating Our World: Science, Technology, Environment and Mathematics
- Learning about Patterns, Shapes and Numbers Through Play
- Young Children’s Literacy Development
All students are required to undertake two fieldwork placement modules.
- Early Years Professional Experience 3A
- Early Years Professional Experience 3B
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
Year 2 entry requirement:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T); OR
- Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (or equivalent)
- Other equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Advanced standing entry to final year applicable with the following qualification:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T) AND Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Leadership (DECCE-L); OR
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T) AND Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (or equivalent)
- Other equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirements- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent; OR
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Applicants are required to meet the University's English language requirement. Please refer to https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/english-language
In all cases, the final admissions decision to the programme rests with the University
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$26,841.82 payable in 4 instalments
(Advanced Standing Entry to Final Year)S$40,262.73 payable in 6 instalments
(Year 2 Entry)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.
For application guidelines, please click here.
For FAQs, please click here.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
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DurationDuration
- Students may complete the programme in a minimum of 18 months.
Maximum allowed candidature periodYear 2 Entry
- 72 months
Year 3 Entry
- 48 months
I truly believe that the programme has helped me to excel at my job by allowing me to apply what I have learnt during my course. It has also helped me identify solutions to the challenges I face at work.
Andrina Rose D/O Magalinggam
Early Childhood Educator, Local Preschool
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood (Top-up)
Monash University (2020)
Monash University was my top choice. Being an international school, it offers a diverse range of courses and served as a platform to develop my creativity, openness, courage, flexibility and cultural awareness. The University also covers the required skills related to the field and ensures that students gain practical experiences through mandatory fieldwork placements.
Sharmaine Goh Si Min
Main Class Teacher, Seeds D’ Learning House
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood (Top-up)
Monash University (2020)
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The programme is not accredited by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). Graduates who wish to work in the local early childhood sector will need to submit an application to ECDA for Teacher Registration via a preschool. Approval by ECDA will be subjected to the applicant meeting the requirements for Teacher Registration.
The Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood offered via Kaplan Higher Education Academy is a qualification designed for the Singapore market. This programme is not accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).