Master’s in FIA Technical Regulations & Scrutineering Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in FIA technical regulations and scrutineering engineering, structured in 12 modules covering the regulatory framework, single-seater, touring car and GT regulations, safety equipment, scrutineering procedures, control instrumentation, fuels, financial regulations and disciplinary procedures, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in FIA Technical Regulations & Scrutineering Engineering — studying from Ireland
Ireland has a modest automotive footprint, with activity centred on component supply, automotive electronics, testing and aftermarket services rather than vehicle assembly. Motorsport and performance engineering are represented by teams, specialist workshops and engineering consultancies, often linked to the Irish motorsport community. Engineers in this area work on powertrain components, vehicle dynamics, sensor integration and testing for both established manufacturers and suppliers. Regulatory oversight for road vehicles comes from national and European type-approval bodies, while industry collaboration is coordinated through automotive and engineering associations.
Fees for Ireland: €5,920 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies are relevant for recognising automotive engineering qualifications?
In Ireland, Engineers Ireland is the principal professional body for engineers and runs chartered engineer registration. Automotive vehicle standards and roadworthiness fall under the Road Safety Authority and the National Car Test system. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide. Confirm this with them before enrolling if it matters for your career.
Where do automotive and motorsport engineers typically work in Ireland, and do employers value online study?
Ireland has automotive supply chain and engineering activity, along with motorsport and vehicle-related design roles, though it is a smaller market than larger European countries. Employers usually weigh practical experience and proven skills heavily. An online private qualification can complement a CV, but whether it is valued depends on each employer, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
How do I fit this programme around work and what language level is needed?
Study is fully online and taught in English, so you need a good working command of English for technical reading and written assignments. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so raise that with your employer early.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the FIA regulatory structure and its technical regulations.
Apply technical verification procedures at an event.
Use control instrumentation such as templates, scales and sensors.
Assess compliance of homologated safety equipment.
Manage homologation processes for competition vehicles.
Draft technical queries, reports and protests.
Develop a scrutineering procedure for a competition.
Who it's for
- Technical scrutineers.
- Technical delegates.
- Regulatory compliance engineers in racing teams.
- Motorsport homologation engineers.
- Technical regulations consultants.
- Federation technical managers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorsport federations.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code (sporting rules for international motorsport)
- FIA Appendix J (technical regulations for competition vehicles)
- FIA Formula One Technical Regulations (technical rules for F1 cars)
- FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations (sporting rules for the F1 championship)
- FIA Formula One Financial Regulations (cost cap rules)
- FIA Standard 8855-2021 (competition seats)
- FIA Standard 8860-2018 (advanced helmets)
- FIA Standard 8858-2010 (frontal head restraint systems)
- MoTeC i2 Pro
- CATIA
- GOM Inspect
- FARO CAM2
- Advanced Excel
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The FIA and its bodies1.2The International Sporting Code1.3Technical, sporting and financial regulations1.4National federations and ASNs1.5Hierarchy and precedence of texts1.6Bulletins and clarifications1.7Regulatory change processes1.8FIA technical commissions1.9Relations with manufacturers1.10Case study: comparative reading of two regulations
2.1Reference dimensions and volumes2.2Minimum weight and ballast2.3Aerodynamic restrictions in the regulations2.4Power unit and fuel2.5Suspension and steering2.6Wheels and tyres2.7Mandatory standard electronics2.8Permitted and prohibited materials2.9Safety structures2.10Practical: analysis of an aerodynamic article
3.1Appendix J and its articles3.2Vehicle groups and classes3.3Balance of Performance3.4Homologation forms3.5Homologation extensions3.6Vehicle technical passports3.7Engine restrictions and restrictors3.8Rally regulations3.9Regulations for historic vehicles3.10Case study: the file for a GT3 car
4.1Homologated racing seats4.2Safety harnesses4.3Helmets to FIA standards4.4HANS restraint systems4.5Flame-resistant clothing to FIA 88564.6Extinguisher systems4.7Safety fuel cells4.8Homologated roll cages4.9FIA technical lists4.10Workshop: checking a driver's equipment
5.1Initial technical checks5.2Marking and sealing components5.3Weight checks and the scales5.4Checks during the event5.5Parc fermé procedure5.6Final technical checks5.7Random component strip-downs5.8Fuel sampling5.9Records and reports5.10Practical: simulation of initial checks
6.1Templates and gauges6.2Reference planes6.33D scanners and measuring arms6.4Fuel flow sensors6.5Wing deflection checks6.6Static load tests6.7Ride height and plank measurement6.8Data analysis software6.9Instrument calibration6.10Lab: wing deflection test
7.1Standard ECU and its verification7.2Mandatory data logging7.3Software and firmware control7.4Torque and power control7.5FIA sensors7.6Detecting prohibited systems7.7Cybersecurity of electronics7.8Forensic data analysis7.9Access to team data7.10Case study: audit of an engine map
8.1Specifications of racing fuels8.2Sustainable fuels in motorsport8.3Chromatography analysis8.4Sampling and chain of custody8.5Additive control8.6Lubricants and their verification8.7Accredited test laboratories8.8Penalties for non-compliance8.9The move towards carbon neutrality8.10Practical: sampling protocol
9.1The cost cap and its scope9.2Exclusions and expenditure categories9.3Financial audit of teams9.4Interaction with the technical regulations9.5Aerodynamic testing limits9.6Financial and sporting penalties9.7Transparency and confidentiality9.8Associated teams and transfer of parts9.9Governance of the regulatory system9.10Case study: analysis of a breach
10.1Protests and appeals10.2Role of the stewards10.3International Court of Appeal10.4Technical evidence and its weight10.5Writing technical reports10.6Deadlines and deposits10.7Relevant appeal precedents10.8Ethics and independence10.9Public communication of decisions10.10Workshop: drafting a technical protest
11.1The technical compliance department11.2Formal queries to the FIA11.3Regulatory design review11.4Compliance documentation11.5Interpreting grey areas11.6Disqualification risks11.7Training engineers in the regulations11.8Relationship with the technical delegate11.9Internal audits of the system11.10Practical: regulatory review of a design
12.1Selecting the category12.2Analysis of the technical regulations12.3Identifying control points12.4Designing the verification procedure12.5Selecting instrumentation12.6Data and fuel protocol12.7Training plan for scrutineers12.8Risk assessment12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Pro, CATIA, GOM Inspect, FARO CAM2 and advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: technical verification of a vehicle with templates and measurements, interpretation of an ambiguous regulatory article and preparation of a homologation file for a GT car. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: FIA International Sporting Code, FIA Appendix J, FIA Formula One Technical Regulations, FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations, FIA Formula One Financial Regulations, FIA Standard 8855-2021, FIA Standard 8860-2018, FIA Standard 8858-2010.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run 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 MoTeC i2 Pro, CATIA, GOM Inspect, FARO CAM2 and advanced Excel, 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 suitable computer and internet connection, 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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