Diploma in Early Childhood Education

UNITAR International University

Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2.3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM20,960

Core Modules:

Introduction to Child Development-Program Core
Family and Community in Early Childhood Education-Programme Core
Curriculum for Early Childhood Education-Programme Core
Guiding Child Behaviour-Programme Core
Teaching and Learning Approaches in Early Childhood Programme-Program Core
Health and Nutrition for Young Children-Programme Core
Approaches in Teaching Arts and Creativity for Young Children-Programme Core
Approaches in Teaching Science and Mathematics for Young Children-Programme Core
Movement and Physical Intelligence for Young Children-Programme Core
Safety and Environmental Management for Young Children-Programme Core
Teaching English for Young Children-Programme Core
Creative Learning Through Play-Programme Core
Approaches in Teaching Affective Development for Young Children-Programme Core
Pendekatan Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu untuk Kanak-Kanak-Programme Core
Approaches in Teaching Music for Young Children-Programme Core
Planning and administering in Early Childhood Programme-Programme Core
Assessment in Early Childhood Education-Programme Core
Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Programme-Programme Core
Micro Teaching-Programme Core
Practicum-Programme Core
Critical Thinking-Programme Core
Community Service -Programme Core

University Core Modules:

MPU Modules:

Areas of Study:

SPM or its equivalent: Pass with at least three (3) credits in any subject; OR
STPM: Pass with a minimum of Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any subject; OR
SKM: Pass in 'Pengasuhan Awal Kanak-kanak/Prasekolah/Early Childcare for Children/Pre-School' subject to Senate approval and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
Certificate: Pass in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent; OR
BTEC: Pass Level 3 and pass SPM or its equivalent with at least one (1) credit in any subjects; OR
Any recognized Certificate or its equivalent; OR Entry requirements for admission into the Diploma's program (level 5, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
- A Malaysian citizen; AND
- The candidate should be more than 20 years of age in the year of application
- Relevant work experience/prior experiential learning; AND
- Pass the APEL Assessment