Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Entry Requirements

• Open to applicants from Science/Technical and Arts streams

General University Requirements

• Open to individuals of Malay descent, Native of Sabah, Native of Sarawak, and Orang Asli only.
• Must possess SPM or its equivalent recognized by the Malaysian government with THREE (3) credits including Bahasa Melayu

AND

• Pass in History (Effective from SPM 2013)

1. Candidates who complete this program can apply to any faculty by fulfilling the specific requirements set by the University
2. Candidates MUST have the required MUET results before applying for the Bachelor's level

Specific Program Requirements

1. SPM Graduates

Meet the GENERAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS with at least FIVE (5) credits including:

- Minimum Grade B in English

AND

Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty of Education.

AND

Candidates must not be blind/color blind and must not have any physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

1. SPM Graduates with Work Experience

Possess SPM or its equivalent recognized by the Malaysian government with Two (2) credits in any subjects and Pass Three (3) other subjects along with Three (3) years of work experience in a related field (Early Childhood Education, or other equivalent fields).

AND

Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty of Education.

AND

Candidates must not be blind/color blind and must not have any physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

iii. STPM Graduates

CGPA 2.00

At least Grade C (2.00) in General Studies and Grade C (2.00) in Two (2) other subjects.

AND

Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty of Education.

AND

Candidates must not be blind/color blind and must not have any physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

1. STAM Graduates

Pass STAM or its equivalent recognized by the Malaysian Government with a minimum Grade of Maqbul (Pass).

AND

Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty of Education.

AND

Candidates must not be blind/color blind and must not have any physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

1. Certificate Level 3 Graduates, MQF

Pass SKM Level 3 in Early Childhood Care/Preschool course

AND

Possess SPM/Equivalent with at least Three (3) credits.

OR

Obtain a Level 3 Certificate, MQF or its equivalent.

AND

Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty of Education.

AND

Candidates must not be blind/color blind and must not have any physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

1. UiTM Pre-Diploma Graduates

Pass the Upgrade (LNT) program in Pre-Diploma Science (PD007/PD008) and Pre-Diploma Commerce (BA002/BA003) from UiTM with at least a CGPA of 3.00.

vii. APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)

Pass MQA (Aptitude Test and Portfolio Assessment). Be at least 20 years old in the year of application. Have at least THREE (3) years of work experience in a related field (Early Childhood Education or other equivalent fields).

AND

Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty of Education

AND

Candidates must not be blind/color blind and must not have any physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

Candidates do not need to take the MUET exam before this program. However, candidates need to take it for the Bachelor's level.

Prerequisite requirements and other qualifications/conditions if needed.

None

Requirements for students to take any special courses for those who do not meet the entry criteria, general and specific requirements as approved by the Senate.

• APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)
• Pass MQA (Aptitude Test and Portfolio Assessment).
• Be at least 20 years old in the year of application.
• Have at least THREE (3) years of work experience in a related field (Early Childhood Education or other equivalent fields)

AND

• Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty of Education

AND

• Candidates must not be blind/color blind and must not have any physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

Category of disabled persons accepted into this program.

Disabled Persons (OKU): Candidates must not have physical and mental disabilities that would hinder practical work. OKU candidates who can apply for this program include those with learning disabilities (Dyslexia) and slow learners. Candidates must also pass the interview.