POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATION (ODL)

Programme Overview

UNIRAZAK’s Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is designed for aspiring and practising educators who wish to build strong professional foundations in teaching and learning. The programme equips students with essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes to function effectively in diverse educational settings.

The PGDE emphasises the development of key competencies such as teacher leadership, teamwork, instructional decision-making, critical and analytical thinking, and basic project management related to teaching and school operations. Each course is carefully structured to ensure relevance, practicality, and alignment with current educational needs in supporting UNIRAZAK’s mission to produce quality graduates with strong workplace readiness.

Designed with working adults in mind, the programme is delivered through Open Distance Learning (ODL), offering flexibility without compromising academic rigour. Students engage in problem-based learning that integrates real workplace or on-site teaching experiences, enabling immediate application of theory to practice.

Led by experienced educators with expertise spanning early childhood to tertiary education, UNIRAZAK’s PGDE offers a recognised pathway to professional teacher certification. It is ideal for in-service teachers seeking career advancement, as well as individuals aspiring to become qualified, competent, and impactful educators.

Duration of Study
1 year

Programme Courses

Education Foundation
Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
Educational Psychology
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Education

Discipline Core
Digitization of Learning Content: Theory and Practice
Action Research and Reflective Inquiry
From Pedagogy to Andragogy: Theory and Practice

Elective (Choose)
School, Family and Community Partnerships or
Spiritual Dimensions of Education or
Teaching and Learning Strategies: Theory and Practice or
Instructional Coaching: From theory to practice.

Professional Practice
Practicum

Career Opportunities
Build a meaningful career as a preschool or kindergarten teacher, early childhood educator, head teacher, centre administrator, education director, curriculum developer, or consultant, or take the entrepreneurial path by opening and managing your own preschool.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate; OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum
of five (5) years of working experience in a relevant field; OR
OTHERS
• Other relevant or equivalent qualifications, experience and requirements accepted by the HEP Senate
competent authority in Malaysia.
INTERNATIONAL
• A minimum score of Band 5.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*; OR
• A minimum score of 40 for an Internet-Based Total (iBFT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*; OR
• A minimum score of 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (online); OR
• A minimum score of High B1 (154) in Linguaskill Test; OR
• A minimum score of 47 in the Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
• A minimum score of High B1 (154) in Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests; OR
• A minimum score of Band 3.5 on the Malaysian University English Test (MUET); OR
• Successful attainment of High B1 (154) in CEFR-aligned exams by Cambridge English Qualification conducted by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE).

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

All international students who plan to study full-time in Malaysia are required to obtain a Student Pass (Student Visa) before starting their studies.

• You must receive an official Offer Letter from the university before applying for a student pass

• The university will submit your Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) on your behalf

• A Visa Approval Letter (VAL / eVAL) is required before travelling to Malaysia

• Studying on a tourist or social visit visa is not permitted

• Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from your intended intake date

• Visa processing time depends on EMGS and Malaysian Immigration approval

• After arriving in Malaysia, all students must complete a medical check-up at an EMGS-registered clinic

• Your Student Pass will be issued only after medical clearance and document verification

• Continuing students must renew their Student Pass before it expires

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STUDENT PASS APPLICATION

The following documents are commonly required for all international students:

• Valid passport (clear scanned copy of all pages, including blank pages)

• Passport-size photograph with a white background

• Official Offer Letter from the university

• Academic certificates and transcripts related to your programme

• English language proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent), if required

• Proof of acceptance or tuition fee payment (if requested by the university)

• Student Pass / Visa processing fee as determined by EMGS

• Completed EMGS Health Declaration Form (if applicable)

Please note: All documents not originally in English must be submitted together with certified English translations.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Some students may be asked to provide extra documents depending on their situation:

• Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for students transferring from another institution in Malaysia)

• School Leaving Certificate (for foundation or diploma applicants)

• Sponsorship or Scholarship Letter (if your studies are funded)

• Proof of financial support to cover tuition fees and living expenses

• Statutory Declaration (if there are name differences across documents)

• Resume or Character Reference Letter (commonly required for applicants above 23 years old)

• Police Clearance Certificate (if requested by EMGS or embassy authorities)

• Copy of previous Malaysian visa or Resident Pass (if applicable)

AFTER ARRIVING IN MALAYSIA

Once you arrive in Malaysia, you will need to:

• Complete a medical examination at an EMGS-approved clinic

• Submit your passport for Student Pass endorsement

• Receive a temporary Special Pass (if applicable) while your Student Pass is being processed

• Collect your Student Pass and complete university registration

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Student Pass requirements are set by Malaysian Immigration and EMGS and may vary by nationality
• The university’s International Office will guide you through each step of the process
• Students are strongly advised to prepare documents at least 2–3 months before intake
• Requirements may change, so always follow the latest instructions provided by the university