Diploma in Microwaves for Defence and Security
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in microwave engineering for defence and security. 8 modules covering microwave fundamentals, passive and active components, antennas, radar and communication systems, electromagnetic compatibility and RF safety, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Master the fundamentals of microwave engineering.
Design passive and active microwave components.
Analyse radar and communication systems in microwave bands.
Apply measurement techniques using vector network analysers.
Assess electromagnetic compatibility and protection against interference.
Apply regulations on human exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Develop microwave projects for defence and security applications.
Who it's for
- Microwave engineers.
- Radar engineers.
- Electromagnetic compatibility engineers.
- RF safety technicians.
- RF design engineers.
- Electromagnetic testing specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- IEEE C95.1-2019 (safety levels for electromagnetic fields, 0 Hz to 300 GHz)
- ICNIRP Guidelines 2020 (limits on exposure to RF fields)
- Directive 2013/35/EU (exposure of workers to electromagnetic fields)
- MIL-STD-461G (electromagnetic compatibility of subsystems)
- MIL-STD-464C (electromagnetic environmental effects for systems)
- IEC 61000-4-3 (radiated field immunity)
- STANAG 2345 (personnel exposure to radio-frequency fields)
- Keysight ADS
- Cadence AWR Microwave Office
- CST Studio Suite
- ANSYS HFSS
8 modules
1.1Transmission lines1.2The Smith chart1.3Waveguides1.4Microstrip and stripline1.5S-parameters1.6Impedance matching1.7Losses and noise1.8Frequency bands and designations1.9Atmospheric propagation1.10Practical exercise: impedance matching with the Smith chart
2.1Dividers and couplers2.2Microwave filters2.3Circulators and isolators2.4Resonators and cavities2.5Attenuators and loads2.6Switches2.7Waveguide components2.8LTCC technologies2.9Circuit manufacturing2.10Lab: designing a band-pass filter
3.1Low-noise amplifiers3.2GaN power amplifiers3.3Oscillators and synthesisers3.4Mixers3.5T/R modules3.6MMICs3.7Linearity and distortion3.8Thermal management3.9Semiconductor reliability3.10Practical exercise: designing a low-noise amplifier
4.1Antenna parameters4.2Horns and reflectors4.3Patch antennas4.4Phased arrays4.5Digital beamforming4.6Radomes4.7Pattern measurement4.8Satellite antennas4.9Vehicle-mounted antennas4.10Case study: designing a linear array
5.1The radar equation5.2Surveillance and weather radars5.3Continuous-wave and FMCW radar5.4Doppler processing5.5Microwave links5.6Satellite communications5.7Radar for perimeter security5.8Synthetic aperture radar: principles5.9Spectrum management5.10Practical exercise: link budget and radar range
6.1Conducted and radiated emissions6.2Radiated immunity to IEC 61000-4-36.3MIL-STD-461G requirements6.4E3 effects to MIL-STD-464C6.5Shielding and gaskets6.6Line filtering6.7Grounding6.8Test chambers6.9Troubleshooting6.10Lab: radiated immunity test
7.1Biological effects of microwaves7.2ICNIRP and IEEE C95.1 limits7.3Directive 2013/35/EU7.4STANAG 2345 in military environments7.5Exposure measurement7.6Antenna safety zones7.7Hazards to fuels and electro-explosive devices7.8Safe working procedures7.9Training and signage7.10Case study: exposure assessment at a station
8.1System requirements8.2RF architecture8.3Component design8.4System simulation8.5Measurement plan8.6Compatibility analysis8.7Safety assessment8.8Technical conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: 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 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 Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, CST Studio Suite and ANSYS HFSS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: design and measurement of a microwave filter, assessment of field exposure in an equipment room and a radiated immunity test. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEEE C95.1-2019, ICNIRP Guidelines 2020, Directive 2013/35/EU, MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464C, IEC 61000-4-3, STANAG 2345.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, CST Studio Suite and ANSYS HFSS, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme 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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