This is a three-year degree programme that integrates core subjects and specialisations throughout. It includes two practicum placements, which students are required to undertake before graduating. In addition, students are required to take a complementary minor and two electives, or they may choose to extend their studies to pursue a second major.

Throughout the programme, Dr Mindy Tay, our Programme Director, is always available to support students with questions about their study pathway, programme structure, or other academic matters, ensuring they are well guided from their first year through to graduation.

There are four main specialisations available in the programme: Primary Education, Teaching of English, Early Childhood Education, and Special Educational Needs.

Primary Education prepares students to teach a range of subjects to learners in primary school settings. Teaching of English focuses on developing the skills needed to become an effective English language teacher. Early Childhood Education centres on working with children in their early years, with an emphasis on holistic development through play-based, age-appropriate learning approaches. Special Educational Needs equips students to support learners with diverse learning needs in inclusive classroom settings.

Throughout the programme, you will experience a diverse set of assessment types designed to develop critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills. Instead of focusing solely on exams, the programme emphasises authentic, practice-based tasks that reflect real classroom practice. These include designing lesson plans, creating learning resources, conducting microteaching sessions with peers, and delivering individual and group presentations. These assessments are intended to help you connect theory to practice, build professional confidence, and respond to the diverse needs of learners in evolving educational contexts.

Students undertake two practicum placements, typically in their second and third years. In the first practicum, they observe and learn from a mentor teacher, while in the final practicum, they assume greater teaching responsibilities. These placements can be completed in international school settings in Malaysia or overseas, and many international students also choose to complete them in their home countries.

Yes, you may undertake your practicum at Taylor’s Education Group schools, including Garden International School (GIS), Taylor’s International School (TIS), Nexus International School, and Australian International School Malaysia (AISM). These placements are competitive and subject to selection, including a minimum CGPA requirement of 3.3 and an internal interview process to assess suitability and alignment with the school environment.

Collaboration is a key feature of many assessments in this programme. You will frequently work in groups on projects, presentations, and lesson planning with your classmates. These experiences help you develop communication skills, responsibility, and adaptability to diverse working styles. This prepares you to thrive in diverse school environments and to work confidently with colleagues, students, and parents in your future career.

Yes. One such opportunity is a paid internship as an assistant language teacher in Japan through a partnership with the International Society of Educational and Cultural Exchange. Each year, a small number of students are selected through a competitive process for a six-month placement at a private school. Participants gain hands-on experience teaching students learning English as a foreign language while developing practical classroom skills. They also experience daily life in Japan and engage with its culture, enhancing both their professional and personal development. 

Taylor’s University offers two overseas transfer opportunities for students of this programme: the University of Auckland in New Zealand and the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom. Students specialising in Teaching of English and Early Childhood Education may apply for transfer to the University of Auckland, while those specialising in Primary Education and Early Childhood Education may apply for transfer to the University of Plymouth.

For personalised advice, students may contact University Placement Services (UPS), which provides advisory support on university and programme options, as well as application support, including eligibility assessment and document preparation. 

While the programme does not lead directly to teaching positions in Malaysian government schools, many graduates go on to work as teachers in private and international schools in Malaysia. Some are employed by the schools where they completed their practicum placements, providing a direct transition into the profession. Graduates also pursue teaching opportunities abroad, with alumni going on to teach in countries such as Singapore and New Zealand.

Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers beyond teaching. In education-related industries such as publishing and educational technology (EdTech), they may work as curriculum developers, instructional designers, educational content writers, assessment specialists, or e-learning designers. They may also work in government agencies or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as education officers, youth development officers, or programme coordinators, or in corporate settings as training coordinators, corporate trainers, or learning and development professionals. With further study or professional qualifications, graduates may also progress into fields such as counselling, educational psychology, or education leadership and management.