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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

University of Wollongong Malaysia

  • Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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University of Wollongong Malaysia 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/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

  1. 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 yearRM24,709 MYR
Application fee_
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusUtropolis Glenmarie
Faculty or schoolSocial Science
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Scholarship noteFor 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.