Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Child development, play-based learning and two practicum placements in Penang preschools.
About This Programme
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education prepares you to teach and care for children up to six. You learn how young children develop, plan play-based lessons in our learning lab, and complete two practicum placements in preschools.
Modules
Year 1
- Growth and Development of Young Children
- Language and Literacy
- Mathematics for Young Children
- Foundation for Expressive and Creative Arts
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Learning through Movement and Play
Year 2
- Social-Emotional Competence in Early Childhood
- Science for Young Children
- Curriculum Planning and Development
- Inclusion in Early Childhood
- Classroom and Behaviour Management
- Practicum 1
Final semester
- Partnering with Families and Community
- Professionalism in Early Childhood
- Practicum 2
Key Highlights of Diploma in Early Childhood Education
A learning lab on campus
Plan and run activities in a preschool-style room before you go on placement.
Two practicum placements
Supervised teaching in Penang preschools in Year 2 and the final semester.
Play-based methods
Hands-on modules in art, movement, language and early science.
Degree progression
Progress to early childhood and education degrees with partner universities.
Entry Requirements
- SPM: at least 3 credits, and a pass in English
- UEC: at least 3 Bs
- STPM: at least Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject
Where It Leads
Graduates can progress into Year 1 or Year 2 of related degrees with partner universities in Malaysia, depending on the degree and your results. Our placement team helps you compare options before you finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start Diploma in Early Childhood Education in January
Next intakes: January, April, August. Talk to a counsellor about entry, fees and scholarships.