DIPLOMA IN EARLY

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Bring out the TEACHER in you!
 Does teaching children excite
you? If you have always longed
to make a difference in the lives
of children and play a part in
educating them, then consider
UCSI College’s Diploma in Early
Childhood Education.

Other than our parents, we also

look up to our teachers. Our
teachers are our mentors; our
DIPLOMA IN guides and counsellors during

EARLY
those significant years when we
first started to form our

CHILDHOOD
individual views and opinions.

EDUCATION By enrolling in this programme,

KPT/JPS(N/143/4/0020)(MQA/FA9552)06/23
Offered in: Kuala Lumpur Campus
Duration: 2.5 Years
Study mode: Full-time
Intakes: January, May, September
you will learn various aspects of
child development and you will
also acquire professional skills
to engage in teaching-learning
processes and experiences,
curriculum planning and
various aspects of management
in Early Childhood Education.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications Academic Requirements

SPM/O-Level/UEC or Pass with 3 credits
Equivalent
The following is a complete list of subjects:

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• Foundation of Early Childhood Education
LEVEL
• Development and Learning of Young Children
• Observation and Assessment of Young Children
• Child Growth and Development
• Health, Safety and Nutrition
• Socio-emotional Development of Children
• Early Childhood Teaching Principles
• Young Children Classroom Behaviour Management
• Play and Learning
• Planning and Organising Early Childhood Care and Education
Settings

2
• Research in Early Childhood Education
LEVEL
• Cognitive Planning and Teaching
• Language, Literacy and Communication for Young Children
• Early Childhood Curriculum
• Learning Disabilities and Special Education Needs
• Spiritual and Moral Development for Young Children
• Mathematics for Young Children
• Science for Young Children
• Technology for Young Children
• Art and Craft for Young Children
• Music and Drama for Young Children
• Social Studies for Young Children
• Physical Education for Young Children
• Parental Teacher and Community Partnership
• Practicum

General Courses (MPU) are:

• Philosophy and Current Issues/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A/ Presentation Skills
• Introduction to Cultural Studies
• Community Service

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To prepare yourself better
and get hands-on
experience in teaching,
you can undergo a 12-to
14-week of Teaching
Practicum at the UCSI
Child Development Centre.

UCSI-CDC is designed to
provide a pleasant and
conducive learning
environment for children
to get a head start in
academic excellence and
overall character
development. UCSI-CDC
adopts an integrative
learning approach using
various child-focused
themes, projects and
activities which are
tailored to the needs of
each individual child.

UCSI-CDC offers plenty of

interactions between
teacher and child, and
among children
themselves, to encourage
them to pursue their
particular interests and
talents through creative,
independent thinking, as
well as teamwork and
responsible conduct.

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 STUDY PATHWAY

SPM / O Level / Equivalent Qualifications

Diploma Certificate
Diploma in Early Certificate in Business Studies
Childhood Education

Employment Local Colleges /

Universities

Career Opportunities BA (Hons)

• Kindergarten Teacher Early Childhood Studies
• Pre-school Teacher Year 2 Entry
• Child Care Centre Administrator
• ECE Environmental Consultant
• ECE Curriculum Specialist
• Children's Book Editor/Author

DID YOU KNOW?

All teachers working in childcare
and pre-school centres will have
to possess at least a diploma
qualification (Diploma in Early
Childhood Education) from
2020 as required by the
Education Ministry.

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WHY CHOOSE UCSI COLLEGE?
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Global Partnerships with top universities
• Education Beyond Classes
• Practicum Collaboration with UCSI Childcare Development Centre
(Cheras or Springhill campus)
• Lecturers with industry-related experience
• Practical-oriented classes

True to our motto of transforming lives, UCSI College provides

quality education and learning support for professionally-driven
industry-ready academic programmes to equip students with
the necessary skills and knowledge for career success and
continuous professional development.

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If you want to broaden your horizons and have an international study
experience, you can apply for advanced standing into the BA (Hons) Early
Childhood Studies and gain Year 2 entry at University College Birmingham,
United Kingdom. The degree will be awarded by the University of
Birmingham itself.

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

is well-known and respected for providing
education and training that is career-centred
and relevant in the industries.

Most of its degrees are accredited and awarded by the University of

Birmingham. With its high academic standards, the University is popular in
the international arena, with students coming from over 60 countries. The
University is ranked 90th based on the QS World University Rankings 2022
and ranked 105th in the World University Rankings 2022.

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