Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Duration of Study
1 year
Intake
March, July and November
Advertisement Code
R-DL/0110/7/0026 (07/32) / MQA/FA 13385

Programme Overview

UNIRAZAK’s Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is designed for aspiring and practising educators who wish to build strong professional foundations in teaching and learning. The programme equips students with essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes to function effectively in diverse educational settings.

The PGDE emphasises the development of key competencies such as teacher leadership, teamwork, instructional decision-making, critical and analytical thinking, and basic project management related to teaching and school operations. Each course is carefully structured to ensure relevance, practicality, and alignment with current educational needs in supporting UNIRAZAK’s mission to produce quality graduates with strong workplace readiness.

Designed with working adults in mind, the programme is delivered through Open Distance Learning (ODL), offering flexibility without compromising academic rigour. Students engage in problem-based learning that integrates real workplace or on-site teaching experiences, enabling immediate application of theory to practice.

Led by experienced educators with expertise spanning early childhood to tertiary education, UNIRAZAK’s PGDE offers a recognised pathway to professional teacher certification. It is ideal for in-service teachers seeking career advancement, as well as individuals aspiring to become qualified, competent, and impactful educators.

Entry Requirements

A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (Grade Point of 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects and credit in English at SPM level or any equivalent qualification.

A pass in A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in TWO (2) subjects and credit in English at SPM level or any equivalent qualification.

A Matriculation/Foundation qualification with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out 4.00 or any equivalent qualification.

A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid and credit in English at SPM level.

A pass in UEC with minimum of B grade in FIVE (5) subjects and credit in English at SPM level.

Any qualification equivalent to Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Level 4 or 5, MQF).

A pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with minimum score of 30 points.

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by MQA/Malaysian Government **

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Diploma Kolej Vokasional (DVM) Pass in DVM in related fields AND Pass in Sijil Vocational Malaysia (SVM) with:

An Academic Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or higher,

A Vocational CGPA of 2.67 or higher and competent in all vocational modules;

A credit in Bahasa Melayu (SVM 1104)

** Cohort (2013 – 2016) onwards also needs to get an exemption from a pass grade for Sejarah at SPM level.

IELTS Band 5.5 or TOEFL 550 or a minimum of Grade B2 (162) in First Cambridge English (FCE) or MUET (Band 3) or other equivalent English qualification recognised by MON Malaysian Government.

**The validity period for TOEFL and IELTS is TWO (2) years from the date of the award.

Programme Courses

Fee Structure

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Career Opportunities

Build a meaningful career as a preschool or kindergarten teacher, early childhood educator, head teacher, centre administrator, education director, curriculum developer, or consultant, or take the entrepreneurial path by opening and managing your own preschool.

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