Master’s in Inductor and Transformer Design
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in inductor and transformer design (losses, materials, thermal design). 12 modules covering applied electromagnetism, magnetic materials, core and winding losses, power inductors, high- and low-frequency transformers, insulation and electrical safety, thermal design, electromagnetic simulation, manufacturing and testing, and advanced applications, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Inductor and Transformer Design — studying from Australia
Electronics and embedded systems underpin a wide range of Australian industries, including defence, mining automation, medical devices and consumer technology. The telecommunications sector is significant, with ongoing investment in fibre, mobile networks and satellite communications for remote regions. Research organisations such as CSIRO and university groups contribute to advances in sensing, communications and signal processing. Engineers typically work on hardware design, firmware development, testing and certification. Employers include telecommunications carriers, defence contractors, instrumentation companies and product manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$15,800 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this qualification recognised for electronics engineering in Australia?
SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by Engineers Australia or the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Recognition for electronics and telecom roles generally depends on accredited degrees, licences and experience. Employers or the relevant body make the final decision.
Which Australian employers hire embedded and telecom engineers?
Australia has telecommunications carriers, defence electronics firms, medical device makers, mining technology companies and IoT developers. Employers mostly assess your hands-on skills, project record and certifications. Ask prospective employers whether they would consider a private online qualification.
Can I study this part-time while working, and how is it supported?
The courses are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Australia without needing a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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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
Calculate magnetic circuits with air gaps and leakage.
Select magnetic materials according to frequency and losses.
Design power inductors using the Ap and Kg methods.
Design high-frequency transformers with low parasitic capacitance.
Simulate magnetic components using finite elements.
Verify insulation and thermal behaviour against the standards.
Build and test prototypes of magnetic components.
Who it's for
- Magnetic component design engineers.
- Power electronics engineers who need to design their own magnetics.
- Transformer engineers in distribution or power supply manufacturing.
- Electrical test engineers.
- Electromagnetic simulation engineers.
- Quality managers in winding and coil manufacturing.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter power electronics.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61558-1 (safety of transformers, reactors and power supply units)
- IEC 60076-1 (power transformers: general requirements)
- IEC 62368-1 (safety of audio/video, information and communication technology equipment)
- IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination for low-voltage equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 548/2014 (ecodesign of power transformers)
- IEC 60404-8-1 (specifications for magnetically hard materials)
- IEC 60085 (thermal evaluation and classification of electrical insulation)
- IEC 60270 (partial discharge measurements)
- Ansys Maxwell
- FEMM
- Frenetic Magnetics
- PExprt
- LTspice
12 modules
1.1Ampère's law and magnetic circuits1.2Faraday's law and induced voltage1.3Reluctance, permeance and air gap1.4Self and mutual inductance1.5Energy stored in the magnetic field1.6Leakage flux and coupling1.7Analogy between electrical and magnetic circuits1.8Magnetic units and quantities1.9Saturation and the B-H curve1.10Practical exercise: calculating a gapped inductance
2.1MnZn and NiZn ferrites2.2Iron powders and powder alloys2.3Grain-oriented silicon steel laminations2.4Amorphous and nanocrystalline alloys2.5Initial and effective permeability2.6Curie temperature and thermal stability2.7Loss density according to the manufacturer2.8Core geometries: E, PQ, RM, toroidal2.9Material selection by frequency2.10Workshop: comparison of materials for 100 kHz
3.1Hysteresis losses3.2Eddy current losses3.3The Steinmetz equation and its iGSE extension3.4Skin effect in conductors3.5Proximity effect and Dowell's method3.6Litz wire and flat conductors3.7Fringing flux losses at the air gap3.8Non-sinusoidal currents and harmonics3.9Estimation of AC resistance3.10Lab: measuring losses in a ferrite core
4.1Area product (Ap) method4.2Core geometry (Kg) method4.3Filter inductors in DC-DC converters4.4Inductors with DC bias4.5Coupled and multiphase inductors4.6Common-mode chokes for EMI4.7LCL filter inductors in inverters4.8Air gap distribution4.9Trade-off between size, losses and cost4.10Practical exercise: inductor design for a 500 W buck converter
5.1Flyback, forward and full-bridge topologies5.2Turns ratio and peak flux5.3Magnetising and leakage inductance5.4Winding interleaving5.5Parasitic inter-winding capacitance5.6Electrostatic shields between windings5.7Planar PCB transformers5.8Transformers for LLC resonant converters5.9Magnetic integration of inductor and transformer5.10Lab: planar transformer for an LLC converter
6.1Oil-immersed distribution transformers6.2Cast-resin dry-type transformers6.3Vector groups and phase shift6.4Autotransformers and their applications6.5Inrush current and its mitigation6.6Voltage regulation and tappings6.7Efficiency and load losses6.8Instrument and current transformers6.9Ecodesign requirements of Regulation 548/20146.10Case study: 630 kVA distribution transformer
7.1Clearances and creepage distances7.2Pollution degree and overvoltage category7.3Basic, supplementary and reinforced insulation7.4Insulating materials and thermal classes7.5Partial discharges and their detection7.6Applied-voltage dielectric tests7.7Requirements of IEC 61558 and IEC 62368-17.8Triple-insulated wire7.9Coordination with the product standard7.10Practical exercise: verifying distances in an SMPS transformer
8.1Heat transfer mechanisms8.2Thermal resistance of the component8.3Hot spots and internal gradients8.4Potting and interface materials8.5Forced-air and liquid cooling8.6Insulation classes and service life8.7Coupled thermal simulation8.8Measurement with thermocouples and thermography8.9Temperature-based derating8.10Lab: temperature-rise test of an inductor
9.1Finite elements in magnetostatics9.2Harmonic (frequency-domain) analysis9.3Transient simulation with an external circuit9.4Loss calculation with FEM9.5Extraction of parasitic parameters9.62D axisymmetric and 3D models9.7Coupling with circuit simulation9.8Parametric design optimisation9.9Validation against measurements9.10Practical exercise: FEM model of a transformer with Ansys Maxwell
10.1Winding techniques and winding machines10.2Impregnation and varnishing10.3Core assembly and fixing10.4Measurements with an impedance analyser10.5Type tests and routine tests10.6Impulse and surge tests10.7Quality control in production10.8Reliability and failure modes10.9Traceability and documentation10.10Workshop: characterisation with an impedance analyser
11.1Solid-state transformers11.2Wireless charging and coupled coils11.3Inductors for EV chargers11.4Magnetics for photovoltaic inverters11.5Components for GaN and SiC semiconductors11.6Isolation transformers for medical equipment11.7Magnetics for aerospace environments11.8Miniaturisation and high power density11.9Trends in materials and additive manufacturing11.10Case study: coils for 11 kW wireless charging
12.1Definition of the component and its application12.2Electrical and thermal specification12.3Core and conductor selection12.4Analytical design of the component12.5Finite element simulation12.6Prototype construction12.7Electrical and thermal testing12.8Analysis of results and optimisation12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Maxwell, FEMM, Frenetic Magnetics, PExprt and LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: characterisation with an impedance analyser, temperature-rise testing and thermography, and applied-voltage dielectric tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IEC 61558-1, IEC 60076-1, IEC 62368-1, IEC 60664-1, Regulation (EU) 548/2014, IEC 60404-8-1, IEC 60085, IEC 60270.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run 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 Maxwell, FEMM, Frenetic Magnetics, PExprt 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 university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run 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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