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Master’s in On-Board and Bidirectional Chargers (V2X)

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in on-board and bidirectional chargers (V2X) — topologies, control and certification. 12 modules covering on-board chargers, power electronics, PFC stages, isolated DC/DC converters, digital control, bidirectional and V2X operation, communication protocols, grid connection, mechanical and thermal design, EMC and electrical safety, and validation and production, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months

ModeOnline

LanguageEnglish

Start datesSet by the faculty

AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

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Master’s in On-Board and Bidirectional Chargers (V2X) — studying from Australia

Australia holds significant critical mineral resources, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, which supports a growing interest in battery supply chains and processing. The government's hydrogen and battery strategies aim to build domestic capability in clean energy technologies. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing, and charging infrastructure is expanding across major cities and highways. Engineers contribute to battery design, electrical systems, hydrogen production and storage, and charging networks. Employers include mining companies, energy firms, research institutions and emerging battery and hydrogen developers.

Fees for Australia: A$11,000 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Australia

Clean Energy Regulator
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Standards Australia

Typical roles

Battery Engineer
Electrification Engineer
Hydrogen Systems Engineer
Charging Infrastructure Engineer

Questions from Australia

Which Australian bodies cover batteries, electromobility and hydrogen engineering?

Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and Standards Australia develops relevant technical standards. Hydrogen and battery projects also fall under state and federal energy and safety regulators. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition depends on the employer or regulator.

What careers in Australia's batteries and hydrogen sectors could this support?

Australia has growing battery manufacturing and storage projects, hydrogen developments, and electric vehicle and charging infrastructure work. Employers typically value demonstrated technical competence and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may help, but acceptance is decided by each employer.

Can I manage this online alongside a job in Australia?

Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia with no student visa required. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

Specify on-board chargers for different architectures.

Design PFC stages and bidirectional DC/DC converters.

Apply SiC and GaN semiconductors to power conversion.

Implement digital control of converters.

Enable V2G, V2H and V2L functions.

Meet grid connection, EMC and safety requirements.

Validate and industrialise bidirectional chargers.

Profile

Who it's for

Power electronics engineers.
On-board charger engineers.
Digital control engineers.
V2X engineers.
Power validation engineers.
EMC engineers.
Engineering or science graduates looking to move into electric automotive.

Standards & tools

What you'll work with

IEC 61851-1 (EV conductive charging systems)
ISO 15118-20 (vehicle-to-grid communication interface)
IEC 61000-3-12 (harmonic current limits)
CISPR 25 (vehicle radio disturbance limits)
Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG — requirements for generators)
UNE 217002 (inverters for grid connection — DC injection)
ISO 6469-3 (EV electrical safety)
ISO 26262 (road vehicle functional safety)
PLECS
LTspice
MATLAB Simulink
Ansys Maxwell
TI Code Composer Studio

Syllabus

12 modules

1.1Role of the on-board charger
1.2AC charging
1.3Single-phase and three-phase
1.4Typical power ratings
1.5Integration with the battery and BMS
1.6400 V and 800 V architectures
1.7Combined units with DC/DC
1.8Efficiency and volume requirements
1.9Market and suppliers
1.10Case study: specification of an 11 kW OBC

2.1Power semiconductors
2.2Silicon and SiC MOSFETs
2.3GaN transistors
2.4Diodes and rectifiers
2.5Conduction and switching losses
2.6Magnetics: inductors and transformers
2.7DC bus capacitors
2.8Gate drive circuits
2.9Thermal management
2.10Lab: loss characterisation of a SiC MOSFET

3.1Harmonic requirements
3.2Boost PFC
3.3Bridgeless totem-pole PFC
3.4Three-phase Vienna PFC
3.5Current-mode control
3.6Voltage and current loops
3.7Interleaving
3.8PFC bidirectionality
3.9Efficiency and THD
3.10Practical: simulation of a totem-pole PFC

4.1Phase-shifted full bridge
4.2LLC resonant converter
4.3Bidirectional CLLC converter
4.4Dual Active Bridge
4.5ZVS and ZCS soft switching
4.6Transformer design
4.7Wide voltage range
4.8Modulation and control
4.9Losses in magnetics
4.10Lab: design of a bidirectional CLLC

5.1Microcontrollers and power DSPs
5.2Digital PWM modulation
5.3Discrete control loops
5.4Grid control and PLL synchronisation
5.5Charge and discharge operating modes
5.6Transitions between modes
5.7Software protections
5.8Calibration and measurement
5.9AUTOSAR software
5.10Practical: digital control on a C2000

6.1AC vehicle-to-grid
6.2Vehicle-to-home
6.3Vehicle-to-load
6.4Island operation
6.5Grid forming
6.6Anti-islanding requirements
6.7Waveform quality during discharge
6.8Reactive power management
6.9Impact on battery life
6.10Lab: V2L mode test

7.1IEC 61851 signalling
7.2PWM control pilot
7.3ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20
7.4Power Line Communication
7.5CAN communication with the vehicle
7.6Authentication and certificates
7.7Communication security
7.8Interoperability with chargers
7.9Conformance testing
7.10Practical: analysis of ISO 15118 traces

8.1Requirements for connected generators
8.2RfG grid code
8.3UNE 217002 standard
8.4Protection requirements
8.5Harmonic injection
8.6Inverter certification
8.7Meters and metering
8.8Distribution system operator's requirements
8.9Standards by country
8.10Case study: certification plan for grid connection

9.1Power density
9.2Liquid cooling
9.3Power layout
9.4Insulation and clearances
9.5Potting and vibration
9.6IP sealing
9.7Integration into the vehicle
9.8Manufacturing and assembly
9.9Component costs
9.10Lab: thermal analysis of a power board

10.1Conducted and radiated emissions
10.2EMI filters
10.3Layout for EMC
10.4CISPR 25 and CISPR 11
10.5Immunity
10.6High-voltage electrical safety
10.7Galvanic isolation
10.8Leakage current
10.9ISO 26262 functional safety
10.10Practical: design of an input EMI filter

11.1Validation plan
11.2Efficiency testing
11.3Environmental testing
11.4Durability testing
11.5Hardware-in-the-loop
11.6End-of-line testing
11.7Reliability and FIT
11.8Quality management
11.9Lessons from the field
11.10Case study: validation plan for a bidirectional OBC

12.1Charger specification
12.2Topology selection
12.3PFC stage design
12.4DC/DC design
12.5Control strategy
12.6System simulation
12.7Thermal and EMC analysis
12.8Certification plan
12.9Master's Thesis report
12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel

Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online learning 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 work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB Simulink, Ansys Maxwell and TI Code Composer Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: bench efficiency measurement, grid connection tests and EMC tests in a chamber. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC 61851-1, ISO 15118-20, IEC 61000-3-12, CISPR 25, Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG), UNE 217002, ISO 6469-3, ISO 26262.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.

Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 61851-1, ISO 15118-20 and IEC 61000-3-12 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.

Industry software:PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB Simulink, Ansys Maxwell and TI Code Composer Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions.

Master's Thesis with defence:the complete design of a bidirectional on-board charger, from specification and topologies to control, simulation and certification plan, defended before a panel.

Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.

Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Specification and topologies

Specify the charger and select PFC and DC/DC topologies.

Power stage design

Design the PFC stage and the bidirectional DC/DC converter.

Control strategy

Define the digital control strategy for charge and discharge modes.

Simulation, thermal and EMC

Simulate the system and analyse its thermal and EMC behaviour.

Master's Thesis

A bidirectional charger design with its certification plan, defended before a panel.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Power electronics engineerOn-board charger engineerDigital control engineerV2X engineerPower validation engineerEMC engineer

Admissions & scholarships

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.

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FAQ

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 PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB Simulink, Ansys Maxwell and TI Code Composer Studio, 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 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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