Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Programme Overview
This diploma goes beyond providing a qualification for pre-school educators—it offers graduates in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in early childhood education. Through collaborations with leading childcare providers and industry experts, students gain practical exposure that enhances their skills as teachers, caregivers, and trainers in shaping the future of young learners.

The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with essential competencies and soft skills necessary for working effectively with children, ensuring they are well-prepared for roles in early childhood education.

Career Opportunities

• Childcare Provider

• Teacher

• Educator for Children with Special Needs

• Preschool Teacher

• Social Worker

• Child Development Consultant

Study Mode:

Conventional

Entry Requirements

• SPM / O-Level: A pass with at least credit in three (3) subjects OR a pass in O-Level with at least Grade C in 3 subjects.

• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM): A pass at Level 3 in a related field and a pass in SPM with at least credit in one (1) subject.

• Sijil Kolej Komuniti: A pass (Level 3, MQF) in a related field and a pass in SPM with at least credit in one (1) subject.

• STPM: A pass with at least Grade C (NGMP of 2.00) in one (1) subject.

• APEL: 1 credit and 5 years of related learning experience.

• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM): A pass with at least a grade of Maqbul.

• Others: A pass in Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

• International Students: Compulsory to obtain a minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS or its equivalent. Admission through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning.

Programme Courses

MPU Courses

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, OR

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1

• Study Skills

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A

• Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah

For international students
Local (credit in BM SPM) & international
Local (without credit in BM SPM)

University Courses

• English Proficiency

• Public Speaking

Discipline Core Courses

• Children Growth and Development

• Guidance and Counselling in Early Childhood Education

• Intervention 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

Elective Courses (Choose any TWO - 6 Credits)

• Spiritual and Moral in Early Childhood Education

• Bahasa Malaysia in Early Childhood Education

Internship & Professional Practice

• PRACTICUM 1 (TASKA)

• PRACTICUM 2 (TADIKA)