In this diploma programme, students are prepared to develop core knowledge of how a child grows, learns, and behaves. They will also learn various teaching approaches and strategies to effectively engage with children. In Malaysia, a Diploma in Early Childhood Education is the minimum requirement for those wishing to work in kindergartens.
Students in this programme will explore a broad range of topics, including child development, creative expression, children’s literature, programme planning, and more.
| Approval Code | (R3/143/4/0012)(01/27)(A7350) |
| Intake | Jan, May, Jul |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Duration of Study | 2.5 years |
| Tuition Fee | RM 16,870 (Malaysian students), RM 19,660 (International students) |
- Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C)
- Pass O-Level with minimum 3 Grade C
- Pass UEC with minimum 3 Grade B
International Students
Entry Qualification (please click on the link below)
Senarai Kelayakan Masuk Bagi Pelajar Antarabangsa - Januari 2024.pdf (mqa.gov.my)
English Requirement:
Remarks:
English requirement can be EXEMPTED for:
Senarai Kelayakan Masuk Bagi Pelajar Antarabangsa - Januari 2024.pdf (mqa.gov.my)
English Requirement:
| MUET Band 3.5 | TOEFL Essentials (online) 7.5 | TOEFL iBT 40 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 47 | IELTS 5.0 | |
| Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1,B2,C1,C2, Linguaskill Online) 154 | ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 |
English requirement can be EXEMPTED for:
- International students from countries using English as official language, or
- International students who obtain qualifications from Institutions that use English fully as the language of instruction and intends to pursue a higher level qualification in Malaysia.
Year 1
- Child Development
- Infant and Toddler Care
- Foundation of Early Childhood Education
- Observing Young Children
- Assessing Young Children
- Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Programme Planning & Implementation for Children from Birth to Age 4
- Creative Expression through Art
- Creative Expressions through Music, Movement & Drama
- Teaching Mathematics to Young Children
Year 2
- Children’s Literature
- Practicum 1: Child Care Center (Birth - 4 Year-Old)
- Teaching English Language to Young Children
- Teaching Bahasa Melayu to Young Children
- Teaching Social Studies to Young Children
- Teaching Science to Young Children
- Programme Planning & Implementation for Children From Age 4 To 6
- Technology for Early Childhood Educators
- Early Learning Curriculum and Environment
- Guidance of Young Children
Year 3
- Partnership with Families and Communities
- Children with Special Needs
- Foundations of Professional Practice
- Early Childhood Administration
- Practicum 2: Preschool And Kindergarden (4-6 Year-Old)
MPU Subjects
**Malaysian students who do not have a credit in their SPM Bahasa Melayu are compulsory to take this as component of U2, only once.
- Philosophy and Current Issues / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi I *
- Effective Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A **
- Moral and Ethics
- Community Service Project
**Malaysian students who do not have a credit in their SPM Bahasa Melayu are compulsory to take this as component of U2, only once.