Education

Study Education in Malaysia. Explore Foundation to PhD programmes in early childhood, TESL, counselling and educational leadership, plus fees and careers.

Levels: Diploma to Postgraduate
Total tuition: RM 8,400 – RM 133,414
Courses: 124 at 15 universities

Overview

Education prepares students to teach, guide and inspire learners of all ages, and to shape how learning is designed and delivered. Students study teaching methods, child and adolescent development, educational psychology, curriculum design, classroom management and assessment, then put them into practice through supervised teaching placements in schools and learning centres.

Malaysia is a welcoming place to study education. Its multicultural, multilingual classrooms and growing demand for quality teachers and educational professionals give students valuable experience. Programmes are available at every level, all taught in English:

Foundation
Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Master's
PhD

Programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and several universities offer programmes with partner institutions in the UK and Australia. Lower tuition and living costs make Malaysia an affordable place to earn a recognised teaching qualification.

Popular specialisations include:

Early Childhood Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Special Needs Education
Educational Psychology
Guidance & Counselling
Educational Leadership & Management
Educational Technology & Instructional Design

Courses in Education

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All 124 Education courses

Diploma in Early Childhood

University of Cyberjaya (UoC) · Diploma · 30 months · Starts Apr, Sep

RM 58,600total tuition
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Lincoln University College · Diploma · 30 months · Starts Mar, Jul, Nov

RM 22,000total tuition
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education (D-ECE)

University of Wollongong (UOW) · Diploma · 2 years · Starts Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct

RM 43,230total tuition
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Taylor's University · Diploma · 27 months · Starts Apr, Aug

RM 64,279total tuition
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) · Diploma · 2 years · Starts Jan, May, Sep

RM 30,500total tuition
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) · Diploma · 30 months · Starts Mar, Jul, Nov

RM 36,900total tuition
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Career opportunities

Education graduates work in public and private schools, international schools, preschools, tuition and learning centres, universities, corporate training departments and education ministries. Common career paths include:

Teacher (Preschool, Primary or Secondary)
English Language Teacher
Special Education Teacher
School Counsellor
Curriculum Developer
Instructional Designer
Corporate Trainer
Education Consultant
Early Childhood Centre Manager
Education Administrator

A Master's leads to roles such as Head of Department, school leader or education policy specialist. A PhD opens up careers as a university lecturer, researcher or academic leader.