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Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 33,150 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

current Intake: February Intake 2026
Campus: Male' (Full-Time) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening))

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Overview

This Early Childhood Education degree provides the skills, knowledge and practical learning experiences needed to teach early years (aged 0–8 years) in education settings. These include Upper Kindegarten. Lower Kindergarten and Key Stage 1 classes.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Two passes at GCE A' Level/HSC or equivalent, OR
ii) Attainment of an Early Childhood qualification at Level 4, OR
iii) Completion of MNU level 4 Foundation Studies target program or Completion of Advance Certificate in Education.

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CST101 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE)	Introduction to Curriculum Studies	Nil	15 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	MAT121 Number Concepts (CORE)	Number Concepts	Nil	15 Number Concepts (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	EST101 Developmental Psychology (CORE)	Developmental Psychology	Nil	15 Developmental Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG113 General English 1 (CORE)	General English 1	Nil	15 General English 1 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,775 5,775

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CST175 Social Science for Early years (CORE)	Social Science for Early years	Nil	15 Social Science for Early years (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CST125 Teaching & Learning Dhivehi (CORE)	Teaching & Learning Dhivehi	Nil	15 Teaching & Learning Dhivehi (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	EST103 Instructional Psychology (CORE)	Instructional Psychology	Nil	15 Instructional Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	PRM103 Practicum l for ECE (CORE)	Practicum l for ECE	Successful completion of at least 75% (3) subjects of term one to be completed including CST101 and the subject to be taught in PRM103	15 Practicum l for ECE (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400
Exit with Diploma in Early Childhood Education after successful completions				Exit with Diploma in Early Childhood Education after successful completion	120	11,175 11,175

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SOC201 Understanding Society (CORE)	Understanding Society	Nil	15 Understanding Society (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	PHE205 Health and Wellbeing for Early Years (CORE)	Health and Wellbeing for Early Years	Nil	15 Health and Wellbeing for Early Years (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CST287 Teaching Numbers in Early Years 1 (CORE)	Teaching Numbers in Early Years 1	MAT103 & CST101	15 Teaching Numbers in Early Years 1 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ART207 Exploring Creativity through the Arts (CORE)	Exploring Creativity through the Arts	NIl	15 Exploring Creativity through the Arts (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	EST231 Assessment &Evaluation for Early Years (CORE)	Assessment &Evaluation for Early Years	Nil	15 Assessment &Evaluation for Early Years (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG211 Teaching Literacy in Early Years1 (CORE)	Teaching Literacy in Early Years1	Nil	15 Teaching Literacy in Early Years1 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CST121 Teaching and Learning Islam (CORE)	Teaching and Learning Islam	Nil	15 Teaching and Learning Islam (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	PRM219 Practicum ll for ECE (CORE)	Practicum ll for ECE	Successful completion of at least 75%(9) subjects including all subjects of year 1, and PRM103	15 Practicum ll for ECE (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400
Exit with Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education after successful completions				Exit with Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education after successful completion	240	21,975 21,975

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CST349 Teaching Numbers in Early Years 2 (CORE)	Teaching Numbers in Early Years 2	CST287	15 Teaching Numbers in Early Years 2 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG309 Teaching Literacy in Early Years 2 (CORE)	Teaching Literacy in Early Years 2	ENG211	15 Teaching Literacy in Early Years 2 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	DHI309 Dhivehi Liyuntherikan (CORE)	Dhivehi Liyuntherikan	Nil	15 Dhivehi Liyuntherikan (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CST347 Movement Education (CORE)	Movement Education	Nil	15 Movement Education (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	LIT201 Teaching Language through Literature (CORE)	Teaching Language through Literature	Nil	15 Teaching Language through Literature (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	EST311 Introduction to Special Education (CORE)	Introduction to Special Education	Nil	15 Introduction to Special Education (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CPT237 Multimedia Technology for Teachers (CORE)	Multimedia Technology for Teachers	Nil	15 Multimedia Technology for Teachers (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	PRM329 Practicum III for ECE (CORE)	Practicum III for ECE	Successful completion of at least 75%(15) subjects including all subjects of year 1 and PRM219	15 Practicum III for ECE (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,775 5,775

Course Total

360 CP

Total: 33,150

33,150

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

The Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood provides national Pre-School teaching recognition. Graduates who are interested in being extended through an advanced level of study, may apply to a rich postgraduate program offered at the Faculty of Education, MNU. Master’s degrees include research courses and projects supervised experts in the field of study along with rich content courses, which prepares students for higher degrees by research.