Master’s in EMC/EMI in Harsh Environments Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in EMC/EMI engineering for severe environments, with 12 modules covering electromagnetic coupling, machinery EMC standards (Directive 2014/30/EU, ISO 13766-1, ISO 14982), PCB, cabling and grounding design, filtering, power electronics, immunity, testing and diagnostics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in EMC/EMI in Harsh Environments Engineering — studying from Australia
Off-road and special-purpose vehicles are central to Australia's mining, agriculture, construction and emergency services sectors. Remote geography and harsh conditions create strong demand for robust machinery, including haul trucks, agricultural equipment and specialist fire and rescue vehicles. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, operator safety and machine automation. Employers include mining equipment manufacturers and dealers, agricultural machinery firms, construction companies and government fleet agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$12,600 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will this qualification be recognised by Australian engineering bodies for off-road vehicle work?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by Engineers Australia or any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses competence independently, so check its requirements before enrolling if membership is your goal.
Which Australian employers work with off-road and special vehicles and machinery?
Mining and agricultural equipment makers, fleet operators, defence and emergency service vehicle suppliers, and four-wheel-drive modification businesses are examples. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria. Relevant experience and a practical final project are often as important as the qualification.
Can I study this online while working in Australia, and is there support?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; check the total hours and plan a realistic schedule.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the mechanisms of electromagnetic coupling.
Characterise severe electromagnetic environments.
Apply EMC standards for machinery and vehicles.
Design circuits, cabling and grounding using EMC criteria.
Control emissions from power electronics.
Carry out and interpret EMC tests.
Diagnose and correct EMC problems in the field.
Who it's for
- Electromagnetic compatibility engineers working on machinery and vehicles in harsh conditions.
- Electronic hardware engineers designing boards and control units for heavy equipment.
- Power electronics engineers dealing with inverter noise and high-voltage cabling.
- EMC laboratory technicians who want a deeper grasp of test methods and diagnostics.
- Electrical validation engineers responsible for compliance testing.
- Functional safety engineers who need to address interference-induced failures.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the construction machinery sector.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility)
- ISO 13766-1 (EMC of earth-moving machinery)
- ISO 14982 (EMC of agricultural and forestry machinery)
- UNECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility)
- CISPR 25 (radiated emissions for the protection of on-board receivers)
- ISO 11452 (component immunity)
- ISO 7637-2 (conducted transients)
- ISO 10605 (electrostatic discharge)
- Ansys HFSS
- CST Studio Suite
- Altium Designer
- LTspice
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Emission, immunity and susceptibility1.2Near field and far field1.3Conductive, capacitive and inductive coupling1.4Use of decibels in EMC1.5Spectrum of digital signals1.6Noise sources in machinery1.7Typical on-board victim equipment1.8General EMC regulatory framework1.9Cost of EMC problems1.10Case study: interference in the cab radio
2.1Power inverters and fast switching2.2Electric motors and high-voltage cables2.3Welding and nearby transmitters2.4Power lines and substations on site2.5Radars and radio transmitters2.6Electrostatic discharge and lightning2.7Start-up transients and load dump2.8Electrified mining environments2.9Mission electromagnetic profile2.10Case study: EM profile of an electrified mine
3.1Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU3.2ISO 13766 requirements in earth-moving3.3ISO 14982 requirements in agriculture3.4UNECE Regulation No. 103.5CISPR 25 and CISPR 12 emission methods3.6Component immunity to ISO 114523.7Conducted transients to ISO 76373.8Electrostatic discharge to ISO 106053.9Drawing up the test plan3.10Lab: EMC test plan for a machine
4.1Continuous ground planes4.2Layer stack-up4.3Routing of fast signals4.4Decoupling capacitors4.5Filters at input connectors4.6Minimising current loops4.7Component selection4.8Signal integrity simulation4.9EMC design reviews4.10Practical: EMC review of a printed circuit board
5.1Grounding topologies in machines5.2Cable shields and their effectiveness5.3360-degree shield termination5.4Twisted pairs and differential signals5.5Segregation of cable harnesses5.6Shielded connectors and cable glands5.7Equipotential bonding between structures5.8Grounding on chassis and cab5.9Corrosion of grounding points5.10Workshop: improving the grounding of a machine
6.1LC power supply filters6.2Ferrites and their selection6.3Common-mode chokes6.4Transient voltage suppressor diodes6.5Protection varistors6.6Class Y safety capacitors6.7Input filter design6.8Selection by noise frequency6.9Filter verification6.10Lab: design of an input filter
7.1Silicon carbide switching7.2Voltage gradients and noise7.3Common-mode currents7.4Bearing currents in motors7.5Shielded high-voltage cables7.6Inverter filters7.7Power stage layout7.8Inverter testing7.9Standards applicable to power electronics7.10Case study: emissions from a traction inverter
8.1Electrostatic discharge during handling8.2Electrical fast transient bursts8.3Load dump to ISO 16750-28.4Immunity to radiated fields8.5Bulk current injection8.6Immunity of analogue sensors8.7Performance criteria during testing8.8Robust design against transients8.9Immunity testing8.10Practical: bulk current injection test on a sensor
9.1Anechoic and semi-anechoic chambers9.2Line impedance stabilisation networks9.3Measurement antennas9.4Measuring receivers and analysers9.5Pre-compliance testing9.6Near-field probes9.7Measurement uncertainty9.8Test reports9.9Laboratory accreditation9.10Lab: pre-compliance measurement with near-field probes
10.1Diagnostic methodology10.2Field diagnostic tools10.3Locating the source10.4Typical cases in machinery10.5Corrective solutions in the field10.6Verification of the solution10.7Case documentation10.8Costs of late correction10.9Lessons-learned register10.10Case study: intermittent failure on a CAN bus
11.1Relationship between EMC and safety11.2Immunity for safety functions11.3EMC in systems to ISO 1384911.4EMC in systems to ISO 2511911.5Diagnosis of induced failures11.6Interference-related failure modes11.7Functional immunity validation11.8Interference-tolerant architectures11.9EMC management in the project11.10Case study: EMC risks of a safety control
12.1Selection of the system to study12.2Electromagnetic profile of the environment12.3Applicable regulatory requirements12.4Design of EMC measures12.5Cabling and grounding design12.6Test plan12.7Analysis of results12.8Proposed improvements12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altium Designer and LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for emission tests in a semi-anechoic chamber, field interference diagnosis and component immunity tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Directive 2014/30/EU, ISO 13766-1, ISO 14982, UNECE Regulation No. 10, CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637-2, ISO 10605.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altium Designer and LTspice, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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