Master’s in ERS & Energy Management for Motorsport
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in ERS and energy management for motorsport. 12 modules covering MGU-K and MGU-H, energy storage, power electronics, deployment and recovery strategy, ICE integration, thermal management, high-voltage safety, telemetry and regulations, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in ERS & Energy Management for Motorsport — studying from Australia
Australia no longer manufactures passenger vehicles at scale, but automotive engineering remains significant through component suppliers, design and engineering services, fleet operations and a strong motorsport culture. Engineers contribute to vehicle testing, powertrain development, vehicle dynamics and aftermarket product development. Motorsport activity centres on categories such as Supercars, which draws engineering talent from across the country. Employers include major global suppliers, dealership groups, fleet operators and specialist engineering consultancies working with manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$12,600 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies matter for automotive engineering recognition?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body for engineers and sets the standards for Chartered Professional Engineer status, which generally requires an accredited qualification. Automotive standards in Australia are overseen by bodies such as the Department of Infrastructure and vehicle compliance agencies. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so their value depends on employer assessment.
What automotive careers and employers in Australia could this support?
Australia has automotive suppliers, vehicle engineering firms, motorsport teams and fleet operators, along with a growing mobility sector. Employers typically look at demonstrated technical skills, project work and experience. A SEIUM qualification may support your application, but whether it is recognised is for each employer to decide.
Can I manage this online course alongside a full-time job in Australia?
Yes, the courses are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around work and from home without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and employer-funded training may be possible in some cases.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the architecture of energy recovery systems.
Analyse the electric machines and energy storage of the ERS.
Design control strategies for the power electronics.
Optimise energy deployment and recovery per lap.
Integrate the ERS with the internal combustion engine.
Manage the thermal behaviour and high-voltage safety of the system.
Interpret the technical regulations governing energy management.
Who it's for
- ERS engineers.
- Energy management engineers.
- Hybrid systems engineers moving into competition.
- Power unit control engineers.
- Reliability engineers.
- Strategy engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join motorsport teams.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations (power unit)
- FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J
- ISO 6469-1 (rechargeable energy storage systems)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety)
- IEC 62660-2 (reliability testing of lithium-ion cells)
- UN 38.3 (transport of lithium batteries)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- GT-SUITE
- ATLAS (McLaren Applied)
- ANSYS Motor-CAD
- Python (pandas)
12 modules
1.1History and evolution of ERS1.2MGU-K and MGU-H architectures1.3Regulatory limits on energy and power1.4Energy flow between brakes, engine and battery1.5Efficiency of each conversion1.6Weight and packaging of the system1.7Tactical advantages of deployment1.8Comparison between categories1.9Future trends1.10Workshop: energy flow map
2.1Topologies and power density2.2Operation at high rotational speed2.3Losses and cooling2.4Mechanical coupling to the crankshaft2.5Integration with the turbocharger2.6Position sensors and robustness2.7Reliability in a vibrating environment2.8Bench testing2.9Maintenance and service life2.10Lab: characterisation of the MGU
3.1High-power versus high-energy cells3.2Pack design and its limits3.3Internal resistance and voltage drop3.4Thermal management and uniformity3.5Fast charge and discharge cycles3.6Ageing and degradation3.7Safety and containment3.8Sensing and BMS3.9Applicable regulations3.10Lab: power pack test
4.1High-density inverters4.2Semiconductors and switching4.3Torque and energy flow control4.4Protection and diagnostics4.5Electromagnetic compatibility4.6Cooling of the electronics4.7Integration with the control unit4.8Bench validation4.9Typical failures and their management4.10Lab: inverter test
5.1Lap model and deployment points5.2Optimising energy use by sector5.3Recovery under braking and its limit5.4Interaction with brake balance5.5Overtaking and defending5.6Qualifying versus race management5.7Regulatory restrictions per lap5.8Optimisation tools5.9Real-time decisions5.10Lab: deployment optimisation
6.1Coordination between thermal and electrical torque6.2Turbo management and response6.3Fuel consumption and trade-offs6.4Combined propulsion maps6.5Transitions and smoothness6.6Diagnosing the coordination6.7Joint calibration6.8Power unit dynamometer testing6.9Track validation6.10Case study: combined calibration
7.1Thermal loads of the electrical system7.2Dedicated cooling circuits7.3Heat exchangers and pumps7.4Temperature limits and derating7.5Behaviour under the safety car7.6Sensing and alarms7.7Trade-off with aerodynamics7.8Maintenance of the circuit7.9Track measurement7.10Lab: ERS thermal balance
8.1Regulations and category requirements8.2Insulation and leakage monitoring8.3Interlocks and disconnection8.4Working procedures in the garage8.5Protective equipment and training8.6Response to accidents and fire8.7Vehicle safety indicators8.8Inspection before each event8.9Handling damaged batteries8.10Emergency drill
9.1Critical ERS channels9.2Sampling rate and data volume9.3Energy analysis per lap9.4Comparison between drivers and sessions9.5Anomaly detection9.6Temperature prediction models9.7Automating the analysis9.8Reports for the pit wall9.9Correlation with simulation9.10Lab: analysis of a session
10.1Failure modes of the electrical system10.2Component life and regulatory limits10.3Replacement plan and penalties10.4Inspection between events10.5Critical spare parts10.6Component traceability10.7Incident management10.8Root cause analysis10.9Historical records10.10Case study: maintenance plan
11.1Energy, power and mass limits11.2Seals and technical checks11.3Parameter measurement by the federation11.4Declarations and documentation11.5Penalties for component usage11.6Interpreting the regulations11.7Relationship with the scrutineers11.8Regulatory changes11.9Preparing for scrutineering11.10Workshop: homologation checklist
12.1Defining the category and the vehicle12.2Sizing the ERS12.3Deployment strategy by circuit12.4Thermal and mechanical integration12.5Bench validation plan12.6Race simulation12.7High-voltage safety plan12.8Reliability analysis12.9Technical report and defence12.10Master's Thesis: final review with the tutor
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 each intake, which makes the programme compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, ATLAS (McLaren Applied), ANSYS Motor-CAD and Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for hybrid power unit bench testing, simulation of energy deployment per lap and track data analysis. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations (power unit), FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J, ISO 6469-1, ISO 6469-3, IEC 62660-2 and UN 38.3.
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's 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 will work with MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, ATLAS (McLaren Applied), ANSYS Motor-CAD and Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and your tutor indicates the free alternative where 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 university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience; an internet connection and a computer capable of running the 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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