Master’s in Security, Safety and Compliance Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in safety, security and compliance engineering, structured in 12 modules covering CE marking, electrical safety, EMC, functional safety, product cybersecurity, radio equipment, environmental requirements, environmental and reliability testing, quality management and technical documentation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Security, Safety and Compliance Engineering — 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$14,200 (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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What you will be able to do
Identify the regulatory requirements applicable to electronic products.
Apply electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Develop systems that comply with functional safety requirements.
Integrate cybersecurity into the product lifecycle.
Manage environmental and substance requirements.
Plan environmental and reliability testing.
Prepare the technical file and declaration of conformity for a product.
Who it's for
- Product compliance engineers responsible for CE marking and market access.
- Functional safety engineers working with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849.
- Type approval and certification managers.
- EMC engineers who want a broader regulatory view.
- Product cybersecurity specialists preparing for the Cyber Resilience Act.
- Regulatory quality managers overseeing technical documentation.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in consumer electronics.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62368-1 (hazard-based safety of audio/video, information and communication technology equipment)
- IEC 61508 (functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable systems)
- Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive)
- Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act)
- Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS, restriction of hazardous substances)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of machinery control systems)
- Jama Connect
- Polarion ALM
- Ansys medini analyze
- Reliability Workbench
- Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Difference between safety, security and compliance1.2The European New Approach framework1.3CE marking and declaration of conformity1.4Manufacturer's responsibility1.5Risk analysis as a common basis1.6Harmonised standards and presumption of conformity1.7Role of notified bodies1.8Market surveillance1.9Safe product lifecycle1.10Case study: regulatory map of an electronic product
2.1Electric shock and protection2.2Insulation and clearances2.3Dielectric and insulation tests2.4Leakage currents2.5Fire and energy hazards2.6Hazard-based safety standard2.7Laboratory and measurement equipment2.8Low-voltage equipment2.9Use of certified components2.10Lab: dielectric strength and leakage test
3.1Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive3.2Conducted and radiated emissions3.3ESD, EFT and surge immunity3.4Radiated field immunity3.5Residential and industrial environments3.6Design for EMC3.7Pre-compliance testing in an in-house lab3.8Test report and technical file3.9Typical problems and solutions3.10Practical: conducted emissions pre-compliance
4.1IEC 61508 and its lifecycle4.2SIL levels and their allocation4.3Risk analysis and layers of protection4.4Architectures and fault tolerance4.5PFD and PFH calculation4.6Systematic failures and software4.7Derived sector standards4.8Machinery safety with ISO 138494.9Validation and verification4.10Case study: SIL allocation with LOPA
5.1Radio Equipment Directive and cybersecurity5.2Cyber Resilience Act requirements5.3IEC 62443 series for components5.4Security of consumer IoT devices5.5Vulnerability management5.6Software bill of materials5.7Secure development lifecycle5.8Security testing5.9Incident notification5.10Workshop: conformity assessment against EN 18031
6.1Scope of the RED6.2Essential requirements of Article 36.3Harmonised radio standards6.4Efficient use of spectrum6.5Human exposure to fields6.6Radio testing in the laboratory6.7Pre-certified radio modules6.8Radio technical documentation6.9International markets: FCC and ISED6.10Practical: test plan for a Wi-Fi device
7.1RoHS restriction of substances7.2Substances of very high concern under REACH7.3Waste electrical and electronic equipment7.4Ecodesign and energy efficiency7.5Batteries and accumulators7.6Digital product passport7.7Material declarations7.8Responsible supply chain7.9Compliance management in ERP7.10Case study: RoHS audit of a bill of materials
8.1Temperature and humidity tests8.2Vibration and shock8.3IP protection rating8.4Salt spray and corrosion8.5HALT and HASS accelerated testing8.6Reliability prediction8.7Design failure mode analysis8.8Component qualification8.9Product test plans8.10Lab: environmental qualification plan
9.1ISO 9001 management systems9.2Design change control9.3Traceability and production control9.4Supplier audits9.5Non-conformity management9.6Product recalls9.7Quality indicators9.8Integrating requirements into design9.9Compliance management tools9.10Workshop: regulatory requirements matrix
10.1Medical devices with electronics10.2Automotive and type approval10.3Aeronautics and certification10.4Railway electronic equipment10.5ATEX explosive atmospheres10.6Industrial machinery and the new regulation10.7Toys and children's products10.8Renewable energy equipment10.9Differences between markets10.10Case study: requirements for an ATEX product
11.1Contents of the technical file11.2Conformity assessment modules11.3Risk analysis report11.4Instructions and warnings11.5Labelling and marking11.6Working with third-party testing laboratories11.7EU declarations and certificates11.8Maintaining conformity11.9Audit preparation11.10Practical: complete technical file for a product
12.1Definition of the product and market12.2Identification of applicable requirements12.3Integrated risk analysis12.4Functional safety and cybersecurity plan12.5Conformity test plan12.6Execution or simulation of tests12.7Technical file and declaration12.8Conclusions on conformity12.9Master's Thesis 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. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each 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 Jama Connect, Polarion ALM, Ansys medini analyze, Reliability Workbench and Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: EMC and electrical safety pre-compliance tests, preparing technical files for CE marking, and risk analysis and allocation of integrity levels. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IEC 62368-1, IEC 61508, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/53/EU, Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, Directive 2011/65/EU, ISO 13849-1.
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 work with Jama Connect, Polarion ALM, Ansys medini analyze, Reliability Workbench and Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA, 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 programme's 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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