Master’s in ADAS and Autonomous Driving: Regulations & Testing
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in ADAS and autonomous driving: regulations and testing. 12 modules covering automation fundamentals, international ADAS regulations, sensors and perception, functional safety and SOTIF, track and public-road testing, simulation, scenario databases, HMI and type approval, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in ADAS and Autonomous Driving: Regulations & Testing — studying from Canada
Regulatory compliance, safety assurance and homologation are central to Canadian engineering across transport, energy, medical and industrial sectors. Federal regulators such as Transport Canada, Health Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission set requirements, while the Canadian Standards Association publishes widely adopted technical standards. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) analysis supports certification and operational assurance. Engineers in this area work for manufacturers, certification bodies and regulators.
Fees for Canada: C$9,230 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for regulation and safety work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Safety and regulatory roles often rely on recognised professional designations and provincial engineering licensing, such as through Professional Engineers Ontario or Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Recognition of this qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
How might employers in Canada view this qualification for RAMS or homologation roles?
Employers in sectors such as transport, energy and manufacturing may be interested in RAMS and homologation knowledge, but they decide how much value to place on a private qualification. Many safety and certification roles also require documented experience and specific credentials. Your final project can help illustrate your skills, though it does not guarantee a position.
What are the practical requirements for studying this from Canada?
Study is 100% online and in English, and no student visa is needed if you study from home. Workloads range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so consider your availability alongside work. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you are assigned a technical tutor throughout the programme.
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What you will be able to do
Understand ADAS architecture and the levels of automation.
Interpret international ADAS regulations.
Evaluate sensors and perception systems.
Apply functional safety and SOTIF.
Plan track and public road tests.
Validate systems through simulation.
Prepare the type approval of an automated system.
Who it's for
- ADAS validation engineers at vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.
- Type-approval engineers handling driver assistance and automated systems.
- Functional safety and SOTIF engineers.
- Scenario simulation engineers building virtual validation pipelines.
- Track test managers at proving grounds and test centres.
- Human-machine interaction specialists working on takeover and driver monitoring.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter vehicle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation No. 157 (Automated Lane Keeping Systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (General Safety Regulation)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 (automated driving systems)
- ISO 21448 (safety of the intended functionality, SOTIF)
- ISO 26262 (road vehicle functional safety)
- ISO 34502 (scenario-based safety evaluation)
- UN Regulation No. 152 (Advanced Emergency Braking Systems)
- SAE J3016 (levels of driving automation)
- IPG CarMaker
- dSPACE ASM
- esmini
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Foretellix Foretify
12 modules
1.1SAE J3016 levels of automation1.2Architecture of an ADAS system1.3Operational design domain (ODD)1.4Perception, planning and control1.5Safety and comfort ADAS functions1.6Automated motorway driving1.7Responsibility and the role of the driver1.8Human-machine interaction design1.9Overview of manufacturers and suppliers1.10Case study: ODD of a Level 3 system
2.1EU General Safety Regulation2.2UN Regulation No. 157 ALKS2.3UN Regulation No. 152 AEBS2.4UN Regulation No. 79 on steering2.5UN Regulation No. 171 DCAS2.6EU regulation on automated driving systems2.7DSSAD data recording requirements2.8Cybersecurity and software updates2.9Regulations for testing on public roads2.10Practical: requirements matrix for an ALKS system
3.1Cameras and computer vision3.2Millimetre-wave radar3.3Lidar and point clouds3.4Short-range ultrasonic sensors3.5Sensor fusion3.6Sensor calibration3.7Weather-related degradation3.8Performance and limitations3.9Perception verification requirements3.10Laboratory: calibration of front camera and radar
4.1ISO 26262 applied to ADAS4.2HARA analysis and ASIL levels4.3ISO 21448 and functional insufficiencies4.4Identification of triggering conditions4.5Known and unknown areas4.6Safety arguments4.7Quantitative validation of acceptance targets4.8Residual risk management4.9Complete safety case4.10Workshop: SOTIF analysis of a lane keeping system
5.1Proving grounds and equipment5.2Soft target platforms5.3Driving robots5.4High-precision GNSS systems5.5Standardised Euro NCAP scenarios5.6AEBS type-approval tests5.7ALKS track tests5.8Test safety5.9Test report5.10Practical: autonomous emergency braking test with a soft target
6.1Authorisations from road traffic authorities6.2Planning test routes6.3Safety drivers6.4Fleet data logging6.5Incident management6.6Performance metrics6.7Coordination of international testing6.8Insurance and liability6.9Data protection6.10Case study: public road test plan
7.1NATM multi-pillar validation approach7.2Scenario simulation7.3OpenSCENARIO and OpenDRIVE formats7.4Sensor models7.5Software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop7.6Simulation credibility7.7Correlation with physical tests7.8Generation of critical scenarios7.9Scenario coverage7.10Laboratory: OpenSCENARIO cut-in scenario
8.1Logical and concrete scenarios8.2Accident databases8.3Extracting scenarios from fleet data8.4Parameterisation of logical scenarios8.5Scenario criticality metrics8.6Classification according to ISO 345028.7Statistical distributions of parameters8.8Management tools8.9Data quality8.10Practical: extracting scenarios from driving data
9.1Driving modes and indications9.2Takeover and transition times9.3Driver monitoring9.4Ergonomics of warnings9.5Trust and overtrust9.6User testing9.7Regulatory HMI requirements9.8Inclusive design for diverse drivers9.9Distraction assessment9.10Workshop: takeover request sequence
10.1Type-approval process10.2Role of designated technical services10.3Assessment audits10.4System documentation10.5Tests witnessed by the technical service10.6Conformity of production10.7In-service monitoring10.8Communication with authorities10.9Lessons learned from previous approvals10.10Case study: type-approval file for a DCAS system
11.1Ethical dilemmas of automated driving11.2Manufacturer civil liability11.3Social acceptance of automation11.4Privacy of driving data11.5Impact on employment11.6Accessibility and inclusion11.7Cybersecurity and trust11.8Risk communication11.9Public policy for automated mobility11.10Case study: liability in a Level 3 incident
12.1Definition of the system and ODD12.2Regulatory analysis applicable to the system12.3Safety analysis12.4Validation strategy12.5Track test plan12.6Simulation plan12.7Type-approval file12.8Residual risk analysis12.9Thesis 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IPG CarMaker, dSPACE ASM, esmini, MATLAB/Simulink and Foretellix Foretify, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: autonomous emergency braking tests with soft targets, simulation of critical scenarios and public road testing with safety drivers. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UN Regulation No. 157 (ALKS), Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426, ISO 21448, ISO 26262, ISO 34502, UN Regulation No. 152 (AEBS), SAE J3016.
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.
- 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 IPG CarMaker, dSPACE ASM, esmini, MATLAB/Simulink and Foretellix Foretify, 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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