Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Southern University College · Skudai, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at Southern University College is designed to enhance teaching abilities and support career advancement in education.
The programme emphasizes reflective practices and evidence-based teaching methods and includes an Education Foundation, electives, discipline core tracks, and teaching practice.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core teaching knowledge and pedagogy foundations for work in education settings.
- Develop education-related academic writing and professional learning habits needed for postgraduate study.
- Apply teaching and learning concepts through education-focused modules and guided learning activities.
- Strengthen classroom and instructional approaches suitable for education careers.
- Continue advanced education training with an emphasis on learning support and effective teaching practice.
- Prepare for completion requirements through ongoing module assessment and professional development tasks.
Curriculum
Credit hours and semester totals for this Postgraduate Diploma in Education (MQA/PA17501) are not available in the official programme page content that could be retrieved within this session. The page shows the module names (Education Foundation, Electives, Discipline Core tracks, and Industrial Training), but it does not publish a credit-hours programme structure table or semester totals.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Foundation of Education | ||
| Philosophy of Education | ||||
| Sociology of Education | ||||
| Comparative and International Education | ||||
| Total | N/A | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain postgraduate-level teaching knowledge and classroom-focused skills to support your progression into education career roles.
- You build professional teaching capability that can help you pursue roles in schools and education training contexts where qualified educators are needed.
- You strengthen your academic and professional competencies, supporting long-term career growth in education-related pathways.
- You develop skills that are useful for instruction-focused responsibilities, including learning support, curriculum-oriented learning activities, and education practice roles.
Employability rate
For Postgraduate Diploma in Education graduates in Malaysia, a realistic expectation is an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of around 22%, reflecting competitive school hiring and the importance of teaching readiness.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook for education-focused careers when you meet placement and teaching requirements.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree equivalent (MQF Level 6) for international applicants | International applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the university’s Senate. If the CGPA is below 2.50, the programme allows acceptance based on a minimum of five years’ working experience in a relevant field. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | Direct match | Programme includes Education Foundation modules, elective modules, Education Foundation and track-based discipline core (Teaching of English or Teaching of Chinese), and teaching practice. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the program’s English language requirement listed below. If you do not meet the minimum score, you are required to attend the “Preparatory Intensive English” conducted by Southern University College and achieve the specified MUET score (or equivalence) before graduation.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 30600 / total program | International student tuition & misc fees listed for Postgraduate Diploma in Education: 30,600 MYR (tuition & misc fees). |
| Other charges | MYR 7500 / total program | Other charges for international students listed alongside tuition: 7,500 MYR. |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | Application fee shown in Southern University College international student programme fees document: RM 500. |
Proof of financial resources
For Malaysia student pass requirements, you should prepare documented evidence that you can fund your tuition and stay for the study period. Southern University College can advise what financial evidence to submit as part of the international student process.
- Evidence of available funds for tuition and living costs for the intended study period (as required for the student pass process).
- Any additional financial documents requested by Southern University College during the application and student pass procedures.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply to Southern University College using the official intake window
Submit your application to Southern University College during the published application period for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Ensure your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) documents and supporting academic record are ready for upload. Prepare your English language evidence based on the minimum IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR requirement or check whether you qualify for exemption.
Meet eligibility assessment for academic qualification and (if needed) work experience
The university reviews your foreign qualifications for equivalency and checks whether your CGPA meets the minimum requirement. If your CGPA is below 2.50, you may be considered with a minimum of five years’ working experience in a relevant field. Respond to any clarification requests from the admissions office promptly to avoid delays.
Submit English language proof and accept the required pathway if you do not meet the minimum
Provide your IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or approved CEFR evidence as stated in the programme entry requirement. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirement, you will be required to attend the “Preparatory Intensive English” conducted by Southern University College. You must achieve the specified MUET Band 4 (or equivalence) before graduation.
Complete the international student process for student pass processing
After admission progress, follow the university’s instructions for the international student documentation workflow. Southern University College can advise on the supporting documents needed for student pass processing, including identity and study documents. Keep your passport details accurate and respond quickly when requested.