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Diploma of Early Childhood Education
- Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Needs Educator
- Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)
Curriculum
- Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation
- Guiding and caring
- Health and nutrition
- Infant-toddler care
- Working with families
- Inclusive practice and administration
- Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- SPM/O-Level or UEC (secondary school completion) with 3 credits
- SPM/O-Level min 3 credits
- UEC min 3 Grade Bs
- APEL.A certificate
- audition/portfolio for music and performing arts
Accepted academic background
SPM/O-Level or UEC (secondary school completion) with 3 credits
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- IELTS Academic 5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application Form
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Photographs
- Passport Copy (All Pages)
- Certified Academic Qualifications
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
How to apply
- Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
- health declaration
- photographs
- passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
- complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,198 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM742 MYR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunway University, Bandar Sunway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Early Childhood Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days leftProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
4 Feb 2027
82 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Jul 2027
233 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $8,198 USD per year. The application fee is RM742 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM24,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, IELTS Academic 5.

