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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

  • Kuching, Malaysia
  • 2.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus campus

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 with credits in any 3 subjects
  • or equivalent (STPM
  • UEC 3Bs)
  • Accountancy
  • IT and Quantity Surveying also need a Mathematics credit
  • Digital Media Design needs an interview or portfolio
  • 3 credits at SPM or equivalent (STPM completion
  • 3Bs UEC)

Accepted academic background

SPM with credits in any 3 subjects (STPM with completion/grade C in one subject, or UEC with 3Bs, or equivalent); Accountancy, Information Technology and Quantity Surveying also need a credit in Mathematics (Quantity Surveying also BM or English); Digital Media Design needs an interview pass or portfolio

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 40
  • PTE Academic 36
  • Cambridge 154
  • IELTS Academic 5

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements
  2. available intake dates
  3. application instructions. Prepare academic records and program-specific supporting documents. Submit the institution application and any applicable fee. Provide language proficiency evidence or further documents if requested. Complete the enrollment and visa process after an offer if required.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM20,301 MYR
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSwinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
Faculty or schoolArts and Education
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value225
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    7 May 2027

    174 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    16 Jul 2027

    244 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.5 years.