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Diploma of Early Childhood Education
University of Wollongong Malaysia
- Shah Alam, 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/GCE O Level or UEC with 3 credits (Nursing 5 credits)
- Or a related certificate with CGPA 2.00. English: IELTS 4.0 - 5.5 by programme.
Accepted academic background
SPM/GCE O Level or UEC minimum 3 credits (Nursing: 5 credits IGCSE/O Level; Early Childhood: 3 credits or A-Level/STPM grade C or certificate pass)
Language tests
- IELTS 4
- TOEFL iBT 30
- PTE Academic 36
- Cambridge 140
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Photograph
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Create an applicant account on the official university website. Select the program and intended intake. Complete the online application and upload identity and qualification documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the required registration and visa-processing charges. Accept the offer and follow the student pass application process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM24,709 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Utropolis Glenmarie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Social Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | For new eligible 2027 Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor entrants, the competitive UOW Malaysia Excellence Award can waive up to 100% of tuition for exceptional academics and leadership. High Achiever Scholarships offer MYR 3,000 to MYR 8,000 subject to academic criteria. Some other UOW awards are restricted to Malaysian citizens; international eligibility must be checked individually. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is RM24,709 MYR per year. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is $5,000 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4, TOEFL iBT 30, PTE Academic 36, Cambridge 140.

