(Honours) Primary Years Programme
“A comprehensive programme accredited by MQA, designed to produce highly skilled educators.” Start your application today!
Why Choose Our Bachelor of Education (Honours) Primary Years Programme?
This reputable teaching degree from UCF enables you to continue developing yourself as a teacher through eventually pursuing a Master or other professional degree.
Another reason for choosing the B.Ed programme is that you are guaranteed a placement at our coloborative through our placement service (locally or overseas) upon completion of the programme.
Bachelor of Education (Honours) Primary Years Programme
The Bachelor of Education (Hons) Primary Years Programme is a three-year full time praxis-based degree programme offered by UCF with collaborative schools to equip primary years educators in international and private school contexts with comprehensive knowledge and skills of IB primary years pedagogy. The programme is structured with a guaranteed employability status. Classes will be taught through concept and enquiry based learning models with an emphasis on active learning. This experiential learning will provide an opportunity for you to discover and understand your strengths and weaknesses as an educator.
This qualification is a stepping stone for you to pursue a master degree or any other professional qualification in education.
Entry Requirement- MQA Accreditation
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Education (Honours) Primary Years Programme, applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements set by UCF and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- Pass Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent at least Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in minimum 2 subjects or
- Pass UEC at least Grade B in 5 subjects or
- Pass Matriculation/Foundation in any IPTA/IPTS with minimum CGPA 2.00
- Pass A level with minimum Grade C in 2 subjects or
- Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/ SACE International with minimum ATAR 65; or
- Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average 65% in 6 subjects
- Pass International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with minimum 26 points in 6 subjects
- Pass MONASH University Foundation Year (MUFY) with minimum 255/400
- Other Qualifications
- Pass Foundation / Pre–University from other recognised institutions with CGPA 2.30
- Pass Matriculation from Ministry of Education with CGPA 2.50 or
- Pass Diploma from other recognised institutions with CGPA 2.50; or
- Pass Higher School Certificate from New South Wales (Year 12) with minimum 60% or
- Other equivalent qualification recognised by Malaysian Government
- Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Courses Offered
Brief description of courses offered in programme:
Year 1
NO
Semester Offered
Course code
Course
Classification
Credit Value
Semester 1
1
1/1 (choose one)
MPU3112
Hubungan Etnik (Local Stu)
compulsory
2
1/1 (choose one)
MPU3142
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int Stu)
compulsory
2
2
1/1 (choose one)
MPU3122
TITAS (Local Student)
compulsory
2
1/1 (choose one)
MPU3172
Pengajian Malaysia 3 (Int Stu)
compulsory
2
3
1/1
MPU3222
Information Literacy
compulsory
2
4
1/1
EVPA6123
Visual & Performing Arts in Education
core
3
Total
9
Semester 2
1
1/2
EIED6133
Introduction to Education
core
3
2
1/2
CDPY6113
Curriculum Design for the Primary Years
core
3
3
1/2
EDPS6113
Education Psychology
core
3
4
1/2
ESSI6113
Schooling, Socialisation & Identity
core
3
5
1/2
ECGD6123
Child Growth & Development
core
3
6
1/2
ESBE6112
School Based Experience - 1
practicum
2
Total
17
Semester 3
1
1/3
EEPH6133
Educational Philosophy
core
3
2
1/3
EUTS6133
Understanding Teaching in School
core
3
3
1/3
EDTL6133
Digital Technology for Teaching & Learning
core
3
4
1/3
EAAE6133
Assessment & Evaluation in the Primary Years
core
3
5
1/3
EIBP6133
International Baccalaureate Programme - Introduction to PYP & MYP
core
3
6
1/3
ESBE6132
School Based Experience - 2
practicum
2
Total
17
| NO | Semester Offered | Course code | Course | Classification | Credit Value |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| 1 | 1/1 (choose one) | MPU3112 | Hubungan Etnik (Local Stu) | compulsory | 2 |
| 1/1 (choose one) | MPU3142 | Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int Stu) | compulsory | 2 | |
| 2 | 1/1 (choose one) | MPU3122 | TITAS (Local Student) | compulsory | 2 |
| 1/1 (choose one) | MPU3172 | Pengajian Malaysia 3 (Int Stu) | compulsory | 2 | |
| 3 | 1/1 | MPU3222 | Information Literacy | compulsory | 2 |
| 4 | 1/1 | EVPA6123 | Visual & Performing Arts in Education | core | 3 |
| Total | 9 | ||||
| Semester 2 | |||||
| 1 | 1/2 | EIED6133 | Introduction to Education | core | 3 |
| 2 | 1/2 | CDPY6113 | Curriculum Design for the Primary Years | core | 3 |
| 3 | 1/2 | EDPS6113 | Education Psychology | core | 3 |
| 4 | 1/2 | ESSI6113 | Schooling, Socialisation & Identity | core | 3 |
| 5 | 1/2 | ECGD6123 | Child Growth & Development | core | 3 |
| 6 | 1/2 | ESBE6112 | School Based Experience - 1 | practicum | 2 |
| Total | 17 | ||||
| Semester 3 | |||||
| 1 | 1/3 | EEPH6133 | Educational Philosophy | core | 3 |
| 2 | 1/3 | EUTS6133 | Understanding Teaching in School | core | 3 |
| 3 | 1/3 | EDTL6133 | Digital Technology for Teaching & Learning | core | 3 |
| 4 | 1/3 | EAAE6133 | Assessment & Evaluation in the Primary Years | core | 3 |
| 5 | 1/3 | EIBP6133 | International Baccalaureate Programme - Introduction to PYP & MYP | core | 3 |
| 6 | 1/3 | ESBE6132 | School Based Experience - 2 | practicum | 2 |
| Total | 17 | ||||
Year 2
NO
Semester Offered
Course code
Course
Classification
Credit Value
Semester 1
1
2/1
EIST6213
Introduction to Science and Technology in the Primary School
core
3
2
2/1
ESSP6213
Social Studies in the Primary School
core
3
3
2/1
ENPS6213
Numeracy in Primary School
core
3
4
2/1
ELPS6213
Literacy in the Primary School
core
3
5
2/1
MPU3312
MPU (U3) Culture of Indigenous Malaysia
core
2
6
2/1
ESBE6212
School Base Experience - 3
practicum
2
Total
16
Semester 2
1
2/2
ETMI6223
Teaching Maths via Inquiry - 1
core
3
2
2/2
ETSI6223
Teaching Science via Inquiry
core
3
3
2/2
ETEP6223
Teaching English in Primary School
core
3
Total
9
Semester 3
1
2/3
ETMI6233
Teaching Maths via Inquiry - 2
core
3
2
2/3
ETEA6223
Teaching English as an Additional Language
core
3
3
2/3
EPYP6233
Primary Years Programme - IB
core
3
4
2/3
EPHE6233
Physical and Health Education
core
3
5
2/3
MPU3143
MPU (U4) Service Learning
compulsory
3
6
2/3
ESBE6232
School Base Experience - 4
practicum
2
Total
17
| NO | Semester Offered | Course code | Course | Classification | Credit Value |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| 1 | 2/1 | EIST6213 | Introduction to Science and Technology in the Primary School | core | 3 |
| 2 | 2/1 | ESSP6213 | Social Studies in the Primary School | core | 3 |
| 3 | 2/1 | ENPS6213 | Numeracy in Primary School | core | 3 |
| 4 | 2/1 | ELPS6213 | Literacy in the Primary School | core | 3 |
| 5 | 2/1 | MPU3312 | MPU (U3) Culture of Indigenous Malaysia | core | 2 |
| 6 | 2/1 | ESBE6212 | School Base Experience - 3 | practicum | 2 |
| Total | 16 | ||||
| Semester 2 | |||||
| 1 | 2/2 | ETMI6223 | Teaching Maths via Inquiry - 1 | core | 3 |
| 2 | 2/2 | ETSI6223 | Teaching Science via Inquiry | core | 3 |
| 3 | 2/2 | ETEP6223 | Teaching English in Primary School | core | 3 |
| Total | 9 | ||||
| Semester 3 | |||||
| 1 | 2/3 | ETMI6233 | Teaching Maths via Inquiry - 2 | core | 3 |
| 2 | 2/3 | ETEA6223 | Teaching English as an Additional Language | core | 3 |
| 3 | 2/3 | EPYP6233 | Primary Years Programme - IB | core | 3 |
| 4 | 2/3 | EPHE6233 | Physical and Health Education | core | 3 |
| 5 | 2/3 | MPU3143 | MPU (U4) Service Learning | compulsory | 3 |
| 6 | 2/3 | ESBE6232 | School Base Experience - 4 | practicum | 2 |
| Total | 17 | ||||
Year 3
NO
Semester Offered
Course code
Course
Classification
Credit Value
Semester 1
1
3/1
EVED6313
Value Education
core
3
2
3/1
EIAR6313
Intro to Action Research Methodology
core
3
3
3/1
ESOM6313
School Organisation and Management
core
3
4
3/1
EIEP6313
Inclusive Education in Primary School
core
3
5
3/1
EIBP6313
IB PYP in Practice
core
3
6
3/1
ESBE6312
School Base Experience - 5
practicum
2
Total
17
Semester 2
1
3/2
ETTT6323
Transition to Teaching
core
3
2
3/2 (*choose one*)
EVAF6323
Advanced Studies – Visual Art Education Focus
Elective
3
3/2 (*choose one*)
EDEF6323
Advanced Studies – Drama Education Focus
Elective
3
3/2 (*choose one*)
EMEF6323
Advanced Studies – Music Education Focus
Elective
3
Total
6
Semester 3
1
3/3
ETPP6336
Teachers Professional Project
project
6
2
3/3
ESBE6336
School Base Experience - Internship
internship
6
Total
12
| NO | Semester Offered | Course code | Course | Classification | Credit Value |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| 1 | 3/1 | EVED6313 | Value Education | core | 3 |
| 2 | 3/1 | EIAR6313 | Intro to Action Research Methodology | core | 3 |
| 3 | 3/1 | ESOM6313 | School Organisation and Management | core | 3 |
| 4 | 3/1 | EIEP6313 | Inclusive Education in Primary School | core | 3 |
| 5 | 3/1 | EIBP6313 | IB PYP in Practice | core | 3 |
| 6 | 3/1 | ESBE6312 | School Base Experience - 5 | practicum | 2 |
| Total | 17 | ||||
| Semester 2 | |||||
| 1 | 3/2 | ETTT6323 | Transition to Teaching | core | 3 |
| 2 | 3/2 (*choose one*) | EVAF6323 | Advanced Studies – Visual Art Education Focus | Elective | 3 |
| 3/2 (*choose one*) | EDEF6323 | Advanced Studies – Drama Education Focus | Elective | 3 | |
| 3/2 (*choose one*) | EMEF6323 | Advanced Studies – Music Education Focus | Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | ||||
| Semester 3 | |||||
| 1 | 3/3 | ETPP6336 | Teachers Professional Project | project | 6 |
| 2 | 3/3 | ESBE6336 | School Base Experience - Internship | internship | 6 |
| Total | 12 | ||||
Programme FAQ
Find answers to common questions about our courses, admissions, scholarships, and campus facilities at UCF Malaysia.
How is this programme different from all the other educational courses?
Teacher training at UCF is hands-on using the Fairview IB World Schools as its years of apprenticeship in its “teaching laboratories” or to borrow the term from medical education “teaching hospitals”.
Student teachers spend a substantial portion of their time in the classrooms under the guidance of their mentors, instructors and homeroom specialist teachers, just like the training of a medical doctor. The teacher training programme at UCF is based on an Integrated Curriculum taking into consideration both lectures and classroom practical training together as in an integrated medical education curriculum. In Fairview, teachers are immersed in a classroom environment throughout the degree programme, unlike other courses where students would undergo a 6- month practicum/internship and then immediately posted to teach.
How will this benefit me in future?
The fact that you are in a noble profession imparting wisdom to the younger generation is in itself a benefit. One of the professions that will not be outdated or redundant is teaching. You can teach anything at anywhere to anyone at any time.
In addition, you are in an international learning organization. There is no end to learning and you will be able to share and draw upon the strength of your colleagues. This reputed teaching degree, B.Ed from UCF, will further enable you to continue your development as a teacher through pursuing a Masters or other professional degrees later. You are also assured a career path in the Fairview Group of schools.
What is the duration and format of the B.Ed training programme?
It is a 3- year programme leading to a Bachelors degree in Education (Hons)-Primary Years.
When is the intake?
Application is open throughout the year and we will advise you on the next intake. Normally ,they are in January, May & September.
Where is the training programme conducted?
The programme will be fully conducted at UCF campus in collaboration with Fairview International school.Classes will also be held asynchronously.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
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Is there a scholarship or other financial aid available?
Yes, to those who qualify under the specific terms and conditions set by Fairview International School. A bursary up to 50% of course fee only is also available from our collaborative partners. For further details email : sheelah.ucf@fairview.edu.my or call: 03-41420888 ( ext 635)