Verified programme sheet
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education is a diploma route in education and psychology at Open University Malaysia (OUM) under diploma programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
10 Semesters / 3 Years 4 Months
Tuition
Tuition fee not clearly published on the official website.
Intakes
Not clearly stated on the official programme page.
Campus
Not clearly stated on the official programme page. OUM lists Menara OUM, Kelana Jaya as its main campus and also operates learning centres nationwide.
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
These details are taken directly from the verified programme markdown and surfaced in full below.
Academic entry
Normal entry published on the page includes: SPM/SPMV/MCE with minimum credit in 3 subjects; or UEC with minimum Grade B in 3 subjects; or O-Level with minimum Grade C in 3 subjects; or SKM Level 3 in Early Childhood / Preschool Care plus SPM credit in 1 subject; or related Community College Certificate (MQF Level 3) plus SPM credit in 1 subject; or Early Childhood Education Certificate (MQF Level 3) with minimum CGPA 2.00; or STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in 1 subject; or STAM with minimum Maqbul; or other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English requirement
Not clearly stated on the official programme page.
Additional checks
The page also states special working-experience alternatives set by the Ministry of Higher Education: 1 SPM credit + 5 years' preschool work experience, or 2 SPM credits + 3 years' preschool work experience. APEL diploma route is also stated for eligible Malaysians aged 20 and above.
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 6 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this diploma route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.
50% Fee Discount for Senior Citizens and OKU Learners
Scholarship offered by Open University Malaysia (OUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship offered by Open University Malaysia (OUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Deadline
Mentioned on OUM official news article.
EPF Withdrawal (Account 2)
Scholarship offered by Open University Malaysia (OUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Financial Aid for Economically Disadvantaged Learners
Diploma and bachelor’s degree learners considered economically disadvantaged
Diploma and bachelor’s degree learners considered economically disadvantaged
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Deadline
Mentioned on OUM official news article.
Flexi Payment Scheme
Scholarship offered by Open University Malaysia (OUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
HRDF Claims
Scholarship offered by Open University Malaysia (OUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
Shown exactly as published or summarised in the verified source.
Designed for development of early childhood education teachers / practitioners.
Source Of Truth
Full verified programme sheet
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Faculty of Education
Diploma
Not clearly stated on the official programme page.
10 Semesters / 3 Years 4 Months
Not clearly stated on the official programme page. OUM lists Menara OUM, Kelana Jaya as its main campus and also operates learning centres nationwide.
Not clearly stated on the official programme page.
Tuition fee not clearly published on the official website.
Designed for development of early childhood education teachers / practitioners.
Normal entry published on the page includes: SPM/SPMV/MCE with minimum credit in 3 subjects; or UEC with minimum Grade B in 3 subjects; or O-Level with minimum Grade C in 3 subjects; or SKM Level 3 in Early Childhood / Preschool Care plus SPM credit in 1 subject; or related Community College Certificate (MQF Level 3) plus SPM credit in 1 subject; or Early Childhood Education Certificate (MQF Level 3) with minimum CGPA 2.00; or STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in 1 subject; or STAM with minimum Maqbul; or other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Not clearly stated on the official programme page.
The page also states special working-experience alternatives set by the Ministry of Higher Education: 1 SPM credit + 5 years' preschool work experience, or 2 SPM credits + 3 years' preschool work experience. APEL diploma route is also stated for eligible Malaysians aged 20 and above.
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Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
R3-DL/0112/4/0120 (A6959) 05/28
Award
Diploma
Field area
Education and Psychology
Division
Faculty of Education
Study mode
Full Time
Programme family
Diploma Programmes