The Faculty of Educational Studies (FES) was established on January 15th, 1975. At the time of its inception the Faculty was named the Faculty of Education, in line with its primary functions at the time. The Faculty offered courses for students pursuing the Diploma in Science with Education and Bachelor of Science with Education (Hons) programs, which were offered by the Faculty of Science. The Faculty also offered general and elective courses to students from various other faculties at the University of Agriculture, Malaysia (UPM) at the time.