Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-Up Degree)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
This 1-year programme is intended if you are in possession of the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years which will continue to prepare you for a career in the Early Childhood contexts. As a graduate of the B.A. (Hons.) ECEC, you will have the necessary skills, competences and qualifications to work with children aged 3-5 years old, in kindergarten settings within schools. You will also have the option of pursuing the Master in Teaching and Learning (MTL) Primary with the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, to become Primary School Teachers.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the B.A. (Hons.) ECEC, you will have the necessary skills, competences and qualifications to work with children aged 3-5 years old, in kindergarten settings within schools. You will also have the option of pursuing the Master in Teaching and Learning (MTL) Primary with the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, to become Primary School Teachers.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EPE3002 Using Digital Technologies to Promote 21st Century Learning in Early Childhood Education 4 ECTS EPE3005 Implications of Children's Rights and Legal Issues for Early Years Practitioners 4 ECTS EPE3006 Social Issues in Early Education 4 ECTS EPE3007 High Potential, Emerging Abilities and Giftedness in Young Learners 4 ECTS EPE3009 Leadership in Early Years Setting 4 ECTS EPE3010 The Emergent Curriculum in Action 4 ECTS (NC) IAL3015 Including Learners with Developmental Disabilities in Early Years 4 ECTS MSE2101 Children’s Understanding of the World through Environmental Education 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDS3110 Addressing Diversity in Early Years 4 ECTS (NC) EDS3120 Critical debates in Early Childhood Education and Care 4 ECTS (NC) EPE3003 The Early Childhood Practitioner 4 ECTS (NC) EPE3004 Transitions in the Early Years 4 ECTS LLI3004 Second Field Placement in ECEC 8 ECTS (NC) RSE3000 Promoting Wellbeing and Social and Emotional Learning in the Early Years 4 ECTS Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits. Requirement for the award of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care: 180 ECTS credits This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care – B.A. (Hons) ECEC - under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of the following qualifications: Higher Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years (MCAST) or any other comparable and equivalent recognised qualification and passes at SEC level at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics and passes in proficiency tests in English and Maltese, approved by the Faculty. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency tests in English and Maltese if they are in possession of passes at Intermediate or Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or higher in each of the two subjects. All applicants shall submit with their application a Police Good Conduct Certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police in terms of the Conduct Certificates Ordinance, and shall not be included in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter,
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 1 year
- Credits 60
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