Verified programme sheet
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education is a diploma route in education and psychology at Wawasan Open University (WOU) under diploma programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
Full-time: 2 years 4 months; Part-time: 3 years 7 months
Tuition
Tuition fee not clearly published on the official website
Intakes
Not clearly stated on the official website
Campus
Online (ODL); please verify any practicum / centre-based requirements directly with WOU.
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
SPM with minimum THREE credits; OR STPM with Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject; OR STAM with minimum grade Maqbul; OR Certificate (Level 3, MQF) with minimum CGPA 2.00; OR SKM/SVM (Level 3, MQF) in Early Child Care / Preschool and subject to HEP screening / guidance; OR other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English requirement
Not clearly stated separately on the official website
Additional checks
APEL.A route stated on the official page: minimum age 20 in the year of application, relevant work experience, and pass the APEL.A assessment.
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 5 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.
Bursary Award
Malaysian citizen
Not clearly stated on the official website
Malaysian citizen
Levels
Diploma • Bachelor's Degree • Master's Degree • Certificate
Memorial scholarship funded in memory of a deceased long-serving WOU staff member
Scholarship offered by Wawasan Open University (WOU).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Partial Scholarship
Malaysian citizen
Not clearly stated on the official website
Malaysian citizen
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Penang scholarship awards presentation
Scholarship offered by Wawasan Open University (WOU).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Penang talent-development full scholarships
Scholarship offered by Wawasan Open University (WOU).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
Shown exactly as published or summarised in the verified source.
Teacher or administrator in a childcare setting or preschool; may also support opening or managing an early childhood education centre
Source Of Truth
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School of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences
Diploma
Online Open and Distance Learning (ODL); Full-time or Part-time
Full-time: 2 years 4 months; Part-time: 3 years 7 months
Online (ODL); please verify any practicum / centre-based requirements directly with WOU.
Not clearly stated on the official website
Tuition fee not clearly published on the official website
Teacher or administrator in a childcare setting or preschool; may also support opening or managing an early childhood education centre
SPM with minimum THREE credits; OR STPM with Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject; OR STAM with minimum grade Maqbul; OR Certificate (Level 3, MQF) with minimum CGPA 2.00; OR SKM/SVM (Level 3, MQF) in Early Child Care / Preschool and subject to HEP screening / guidance; OR other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Not clearly stated separately on the official website
APEL.A route stated on the official page: minimum age 20 in the year of application, relevant work experience, and pass the APEL.A assessment.
Programme quick facts indicate 90 credits; further accreditation wording should be verified on the live programme page
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
Programme quick facts indicate 90 credits; further accreditation wording should be verified on the live programme page
Award
Diploma
Field area
Education and Psychology
Division
School of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences
Study mode
Online
Programme family
Diploma Programmes
Notes
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