Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Duration of Study

Full Time: 2 Years 6 Months (minimum)

Intake

March, July and November

Advertisement Code

Conventional: R3/0112/4/0079 (04/30) / A8619
ODL: R3/0112/4/0079 (04/30) / A8619

Full Time: 2 Years 6 Months (minimum)
Intake
March, July and November
Advertisement Code
Conventional: R3/0112/4/0079 (04/30) / A8619
ODL: R3/0112/4/0079 (04/30) / A8619

Programme Overview

More than just awarding a diploma qualification for preschool educators, it goes beyond child care. This program equips graduates with extensive field experiences through collaboration with prominent childcare providers and early childhood education industries that enable them to develop their repertoire as teachers, providers and trainers in shaping the future of the young generation. The curriculum arms graduates with much-needed competencies and soft skills to work with young learners.

Entry Requirements

SPM

  • Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a minimum of THREE (3) credits in any subjects or its equivalent; OR

STPM

  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject or its equivalent; OR

STAM

  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul; OR

Certificate

  • A Certificate (Level 3, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)) in any discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; OR

SKM / SVM

  • SKM Level 3 (MQF) in Early Child Care or Preschool. Applicants are required to undergo programme-specific screening and guidance conducted by UNIRAZAK; OR

Other Qualifications

  • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
  • Admission through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A).

> International Applicants

  • A minimum score of Band 5.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
  • A minimum score of 40 in the Internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT); OR
  • A minimum score of 7.5 in TOEFL Essentials (Online); OR
  • A minimum score of High B1 (154) in the Linguaskill Test; OR
  • A minimum score of 47 in the Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  • A minimum score of High B1 (154) in the Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests; OR
  • A minimum score of Band 3.5 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET); OR
  • Successful attainment of High B1 (154) in CEFR-aligned examinations by Cambridge English Qualifications conducted by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE).

> Note

A conditional offer letter will be issued to an international student who has not yet met the English proficiency requirement.

Programme Courses

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme requires a total of 90 credit hours to be completed within 2 years and 6 months.

MPU Courses

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban OR Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Local)*
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
  • Study Skills (Local – Credit in BM SPM & International)*
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local – Without Credit in BM SPM)*
  • Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah

University Courses

  • English for Communication

Discipline Courses

  • Children Growth and Development
  • Guidance and Counselling in Early Childhood Education
  • Intervention for Children with Special Needs
  • Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
  • Arts and Craft in Early Childhood Education
  • Teaching and Learning Approaches in Early Childhood Education
  • Mathematics in Early Childhood
  • Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
  • Language and Literature in Early Childhood Education
  • Science and Technology in Early Childhood Education
  • Assessment in Early Childhood Education
  • Health and Safety Management in Early Childhood Education
  • Management and Administration in Early Childhood Education
  • Management and Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
  • Nutrition Management for Infant and Young Children
  • Family and Community in Early Childhood Education
  • Professional Communication Skills for ECE Practitioners
  • Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
  • ICT in Early Childhood Education
  • Play in Early Childhood Education
  • Understanding Children's Learning Environment
  • Young Children's Early Care

Electives

  • Spiritual and Moral in Early Childhood Education
  • Bahasa Malaysia in Early Childhood Education

Professional Practice

  • Practicum 1 (TASKA)
  • Practicum 2 (TADIKA)

Fee Structure

Have questions about our programme fees? Our Education Counsellor Department will be happy to assist you at 03-2730 7030.

Career Opportunities

  • Child Care Provider
  •  Teacher or Professional
  • Child Development Consultant/ Specialist
  • Early Childhood Education Curriculum Specialist
  • Early Childhood Administrator
  • Educator for Children with Special Needs
  • Preschool/ Kindergarten (Tadika) Teacher
  • Social Worker
  • Mentor and Coach
  • Manage Family Child Care Centres
  • Nursery and Licensed Child Care Programs
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