(Top-up)
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood
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Overview
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Monash University
- 37th in the World
(QS World University Rankings 2025) - 2nd for Education in Australia
(Time Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025) - Taught by Monash Faculty
- No Exams, 100% Assignment
- Member of the Group of Eight of Australia's Leading Universities
About the Programme
An education grant of S$2,180 is available to local applicants for the 2025 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.
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 & SeptemberNumber Of Modules8 (with exemptions) or 12Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningAssessment100% coursework-based Degree programme with no examsCareer OpportunitiesCentre DirectorChildcare EducatorsChildren's PublishingEntrepreneurKindergarten TeacherPolicy development - 37th in the World
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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 the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
Rankings, Accreditations & Memberships
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$38,082.73 payable in 6 instalments
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$40,262.73 minus Education Grant of S$2,1801)
(Year 2 Entry)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme2.
1The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
2Click 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 OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online 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 – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
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.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
11am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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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).