DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education is an academic programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in the field of early childhood education and child development.
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Its specially tailored educational structure emphasizes competency-based learning, practical teaching experience, and strong theoretical knowledge in child growth, development, and early learning methodologies.
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Upon completion of this programme, students will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to become competent educators capable of taking up positions in preschools, childcare centres, kindergartens, and other child-related educational institutions. Graduates will also be prepared to support and nurture children’s learning, creativity, and overall development in a professional educational environment.
MoHE / MQA Code (N/0112/4/0133)(05/31)(MQA/PA18979)
Level of Study Diploma
Faculty School of Social Sciences & Humanities
Duration 2 years 3 months
Intakes January / April / August
Accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
Career Prospect
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Preschool Teacher
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Early Childhood Educator
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Childcare Centre Assistant / Supervisor
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Teacher Assistant
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Nursery Educator
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Child Development Assistant
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Special Development Learning Assistant
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Early Learning Centre Coordinator
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Educational Programme Assistant
Programme Structure
Programme can be completed in 2 years and 6 months of internship.
Tourism Subjects
Basic Research Methodology in Tourism
Customer Service
Event Management
Heritage Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism Law
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Hotel Operations
Human Resource Management
Introduction to Hospitality Accounting
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Nature Tourism
Organizational Behaviour
Recreation Tourism
Tour Guiding Management
Tourism Transportation Management
Travel and Tour Management
World Tourism Geography
Business Subjects
Communication and Presentation Skills
Employment Preparatory Skills
Entrepreneurship Studies
Introduction to Information Communication and Technology
Principles of Marketing
Principles and Practices of Management
Tertiary Preparatory Study Skills
Compulsory Subjects
Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 1
Pengajian Malaysia 2
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Creative Problem Solving
Co-Curriculum Activities
Social Services Activities
Hubungan Insan
Entry Requirement
Requirements depend on your entry level.
Entry Level Requirement
SPM 3 credits in any subject (Pass in Bahasa Melayu & Sejarah)
STPM Pass with minimum CGPA 2.0 / Grade C in two (2) subjects
A-Levels Two (2) principal passess
UEC Pass with 5B's
Foundation / Diploma Pass with minimum of GPA 2.0
Fees
Fees are different for Malaysian and Non-Malaysian students. Please contact us for more details.