Introduction

Discipline

Early Childhood Education

Program

Bachelor's Degree Program

Year Established

2010

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education

Awarding Institution

Tung Wah College

Recognition of Qualification

Hong Kong QF level 5

Course Duration

4 years

Intake

October

Class Location

Tsim Sha Tsui Campus

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Programme Structure

Language courses :
Advanced English Writing Skills
Enhancing Academic English Skills
Applied Chinese Language (or Basic Chinese)*
English for Early Childhood Education
Developing English Language Skills
Putonghua

* Alternate Chinese course for “non-Chinese speaking” students only

Discipline courses :
Capstone Project for Early Childhood Education
Interdisciplinary Intervention for Children with Diverse Needs
Child Development
Introduction to Assessment for Children’s Learning
Contemporary Approaches in Early Childhood Education
Introduction to Children with Diverse Needs
Curriculum Evaluation
Involvement with Parents in Early Childhood Settings
Infant Care, Safety and Health
Issues in Early Childhood Education
Drawing the Potentials of Children with Cognitive and Language Needs
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Drawing the Potentials of Children with Physical and Sensory Needs
Learning through Play
Drawing the Potentials of Children with Social and Emotional Needs
Mathematics and Nature Science in Early Childhood Curriculum
Early Childhood Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Play and Art Therapy
Educational Management in Early Childhood Settings
Practicum I
Effective Leadership in Diverse Early Childhood Settings
Practicum II
Exposure of English for Young Children
Practicum III
Expressive Arts, Music and Movement
Principles and Strategies for Supporting Children with Diverse Needs
Family and Culture
Research Methods in Early Childhood Education
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Rethinking Professionalism in Ever Changing Society
Global Perspectives on Theories and Practices of Children with Diverse Needs
Educational Psychology

General Education courses :
Information Technology and Multimedia Applications
The Development and Operation of Non-profit Organizations
Psychology in Everyday Life
+ Select 3 elective courses from the College’s GE course list

Remarks: The programme structure listed above is for reference only. For details, please consult the School concerned or refer to the Programme Definitive Document.

Entry Requirement

3 subjects in STPM in the same sitting, other than language subjects AND
Passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at SPM level of which 6 subjects shall be obtained in the same sitting; or
Passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at UEC level of which 6 subjects shall be obtained in the same sitting.

English Language Requirements:
STPM or SPM English Language: Grade C or above; or
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior English Language: Grade B4 or above; or
IELTS (Academic): Overall band score of 5.5 or above; or
TOEFL iBTL: Total Score of 70 (prior to 21 January 2026)/ 4.0 (from 21 January 2026 onwards) or above; or
equivalent English exam results.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM200000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

HK$81,150/ per year

Application Fee

HK$200

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

applytwc@twc.edu.hk

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