Diploma in Early Childhood Education

(R/0112/4/0049) (11/25) (MQA/FA6539)

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Intakes

April, July, October

Programme Duration

2 1/2 years | Full-time

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Programme Level

Early childhood educators play a key role in preparing young children for life-long learning. As an Early Childhood Education student, you will focus on the education and care of children from their infancy to when they are eight years old. Our Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme provides you with the fundamental knowledge, skills and competencies you require to nurture the physical and social skills of young children, as well as their emotional, cognitive and creative development.

Our Diploma programme has a strong practical learning focus. It includes a 12-weeks Practicum placement that allows you to apply what you have learned in a real setting. When you graduate, you will be ready to work in a variety of settings such as day-cares, preschools, government and non-government child and family organisations, or even establish and manage a child-care centre of your own.

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)Pass SPM with credits in any THREE (3) subjects.
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)Pass STPM with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in any ONE (1) subject.
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)Pass STAM with minimum grade of Maqbul.
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in THREE (3) subjects.
CertificatePass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in ECE / Preschool and pass SPM with a minimum of ONE (1) credit in any subject.
Certificate in ECE or any related field.
Other QualificationsOther equivalent qualifications recognised by MOHE.
English Proficiency for International StudentsIELTS 5.0 or MUET Band 3.5 or its equivalent
General Studies Subjects
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Academic English
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Community Service
University Courses
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
Compulsory Courses
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition for Early Childhood Education
  • Technology Applications in Early Childhood of Education
  • Curriculum For Early Childhood Education
  • Morality and Spirituality Development for Early Childhood Education
  • Social Emotional Development of Children
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Pedagogy in Early Childhood
  • Introduction To Early Childhood Education
  • Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education
  • Basic English for Early Childhood Education
  • Science and Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
  • Play in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Special Needs Education
  • Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
  • Care Provider for infants and toddlers
  • Creativity in Early Childhood Education
  • Guiding Young Children
  • Professionalism in Early Childhood Educator
  • Programme Planning and Development in Early Childhood
  • Approaches in Early Childhood Education
  • Practicum
Elective Courses
  • Administration and Management in Early Childhood Education
  • Family and Community Relations

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  3. 22 November 2025 – Convocation 
*4. The University Management has decided to grant extra leave for certain festivals that fall at the beginning or end of the week. For this semester, Monday 15 Sept is the extra holiday.  Therefore, replacement classes must be conducted on the dates provided by the Registrar’s Office
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23-Mar27-Mar Mid-Semester Break

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

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30-Mar3-AprWeek 17Final Examination 
6-Apr10-Apr Semester Break 
13-Apr17-Apr Semester Break 

Note :

  1. The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
  2. When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/working day