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Diploma in Advanced Torque Vectoring in Motorsport

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in advanced torque vectoring in motorsport, structured in 8 modules covering lateral dynamics and torque distribution, vectoring architectures, vehicle state estimation, yaw control strategies, simulation and virtual validation, track tuning, and functional safety and software, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Diploma in Advanced Torque Vectoring in Motorsport — studying from Ireland

Ireland has an active heritage vehicle and classic machinery community, supported by clubs, restoration workshops and specialist suppliers serving classic cars, motorcycles and agricultural equipment. Engineering skills in this area combine historical knowledge with modern techniques in fabrication, materials and diagnostics. Restoration work is often linked to heritage conservation and museum collections, and classic vehicles operate under national roadworthiness and vehicle registration rules. Professional bodies and enthusiast organisations help maintain standards and knowledge across the sector.

Fees for Ireland: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Ireland

  • National Car Testing Service (NCTS)
  • Irish Vintage Car and Motorcycle Club
  • Heritage Council
  • Engineers Ireland

Typical roles

  • Restoration Engineer
  • Classic Vehicle Technician
  • Heritage Vehicle Specialist
  • Vehicle Conservation Engineer

Questions from Ireland

Is there a recognised professional body in Ireland for classic vehicle restoration?

Classic vehicle restoration in Ireland is largely a craft and hobby sector, supported by enthusiast clubs and heritage bodies rather than a regulated professional title. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer membership or formal recognition. Check the requirements of any club or body you wish to join.

Would Irish restoration businesses or employers value this qualification?

Restoration businesses in Ireland often rely on hands-on skill, reputation and portfolio work. A private online qualification may add to your CV, but employers decide for themselves whether it is relevant. Your final project can help show your capability, though there is no guarantee of any outcome.

Can I study this part-time while keeping my current commitments?

Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home around existing commitments. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course, so plan your schedule accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse lateral dynamics and the effect of torque distribution.

02

Compare torque vectoring architectures.

03

Estimate vehicle states through sensor fusion.

04

Design advanced yaw controllers.

05

Validate the system in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop.

06

Tune the system on track using real data.

07

Apply functional safety to system development.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle dynamics control engineers.
  • Chassis software engineers.
  • Motorsport performance engineers.
  • Simulation engineers.
  • Calibration engineers.
  • Functional safety engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 26262 (functional safety)
  • ISO 3888-1 (double lane-change manoeuvre)
  • ISO 4138 (steady-state circular driving)
  • ISO 7401 (lateral transient response)
  • ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics and terminology)
  • FIA Formula E Technical Regulations (electric single-seater rules)
  • ISO 11898 (CAN bus)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • IPG CarMaker
  • VI-CarRealTime
  • dSPACE SCALEXIO
  • MoTeC i2
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Bicycle model and understeer gradient
  2. 1.2Yaw moment and how it is generated
  3. 1.3Tyre friction ellipse
  4. 1.4Longitudinal and lateral load transfer
  5. 1.5Influence of torque split on balance
  6. 1.6Open, limited-slip and active differentials
  7. 1.7Brake-based versus motor-based vectoring
  8. 1.8Physical limits of torque vectoring
  9. 1.9Cornering performance metrics
  10. 1.10Lab: bicycle model in MATLAB
  1. 2.1Active differentials with multi-plate clutches
  2. 2.2Rear axles with two electric motors
  3. 2.3Four in-wheel motor configurations
  4. 2.4Vectoring in all-wheel-drive vehicles
  5. 2.5Hydraulic and electromechanical actuators
  6. 2.6Dynamic response and actuator bandwidth
  7. 2.7Integration with brakes and ABS
  8. 2.8Mechanical losses and energy efficiency
  9. 2.9Applicable motorsport technical regulations
  10. 2.10Case study: comparing architectures in electric prototypes
  1. 3.1Estimating lateral velocity and sideslip angle
  2. 3.2Kalman and extended Kalman filters
  3. 3.3Estimating available grip
  4. 3.4High-frequency inertial sensors and GPS
  5. 3.5Real-time sensor fusion
  6. 3.6Estimating tyre forces
  7. 3.7Robustness against sensor noise and bias
  8. 3.8Validating estimators with track data
  9. 3.9Implementation on on-board control units
  10. 3.10Practical: sideslip estimator with a Kalman filter
  1. 4.1Yaw control by reference yaw rate
  2. 4.2Sliding mode control
  3. 4.3Model predictive control (MPC)
  4. 4.4Optimal torque allocation between wheels
  5. 4.5Combining feedforward and feedback control
  6. 4.6Coordination with traction control
  7. 4.7Managing actuator saturation
  8. 4.8Robustness and stability analysis
  9. 4.9Gain tuning by circuit type
  10. 4.10Lab: yaw control in Simulink
  1. 5.1High-fidelity vehicle models
  2. 5.2Pacejka tyre models
  3. 5.3Standardised dynamic test manoeuvres
  4. 5.4Driver-in-the-loop simulators
  5. 5.5Model-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop validation
  6. 5.6Hardware-in-the-loop testing of the control unit
  7. 5.7Parameter sensitivity analysis
  8. 5.8Correlation with logged track data
  9. 5.9Optimising controller parameters
  10. 5.10Practical: simulated double lane-change manoeuvre
  1. 6.1Instrumenting the test vehicle
  2. 6.2Closed-circuit test protocols
  3. 6.3Tuning torque maps by corner
  4. 6.4Interpreting driver feedback
  5. 6.5Data analysis by lap and sector
  6. 6.6Thermal management of motors and brakes
  7. 6.7System behaviour in the wet
  8. 6.8Specific qualifying and race maps
  9. 6.9System reliability in races
  10. 6.10Case study: tuning vectoring on a technical circuit
  1. 7.1Hazard analysis of torque vectoring
  2. 7.2Failure modes and degradation strategies
  3. 7.3Safety requirements according to ISO 26262
  4. 7.4Signal plausibility monitoring
  5. 7.5AUTOSAR-based software architecture
  6. 7.6Verification and testing of control software
  7. 7.7Calibration version management
  8. 7.8On-board diagnostics and event logging
  9. 7.9Technical documentation of the system
  10. 7.10Workshop: HARA of a torque vectoring system
  1. 8.1Defining the vehicle and category
  2. 8.2Building the dynamic model
  3. 8.3Designing the state estimator
  4. 8.4Designing and tuning the controller
  5. 8.5Simulation and virtual validation
  6. 8.6Track test plan
  7. 8.7Functional safety analysis
  8. 8.8Writing the technical report
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme 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 it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, IPG CarMaker, VI-CarRealTime, dSPACE SCALEXIO and MoTeC i2, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: standardised manoeuvres in a simulator, hardware-in-the-loop testing of the control unit, and torque map tuning on circuit. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO 26262, ISO 3888-1, ISO 4138, ISO 7401, ISO 8855, FIA Formula E Technical Regulations, ISO 11898.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 26262, ISO 3888-1 and ISO 4138 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, IPG CarMaker, VI-CarRealTime, dSPACE SCALEXIO and MoTeC i2, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:A complete torque vectoring system for a competition vehicle, from dynamic model to track test plan and safety analysis, reviewed by your tutor.
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.

Bicycle model
Model lateral dynamics and the effect of torque split in MATLAB.
Sideslip estimator
Build a Kalman-filter estimator and validate it with track data.
Yaw controller
Design and tune a yaw controller with optimal torque allocation in Simulink.
Virtual validation
Validate the controller in a simulated double lane-change and HIL tests.
Final project
A complete torque vectoring system with test plan and HARA, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle dynamics control engineerChassis software engineerMotorsport performance engineerSimulation engineerCalibration engineerFunctional safety engineer
Admissions & scholarships

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.

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FAQ

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 MATLAB/Simulink, IPG CarMaker, VI-CarRealTime, dSPACE SCALEXIO and MoTeC i2, 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 is required.

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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