Master’s in Product EMC/EMI
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in product EMC/EMI (design, shielding, CISPR/IEC standards and testing). 12 modules covering interference sources and mechanisms, PCB design for EMC, filtering and suppression, shielding and cabling, sector standards, emissions and immunity testing, EMC simulation, EMC management in development and troubleshooting, applied to Directive 2014/30/EU, CISPR 32 and CISPR 11 with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Product EMC/EMI — studying from Ireland
Ireland has a substantial electronics and telecommunications sector, with multinational semiconductor, networking and communications firms operating design, test and engineering centres across the country. Universities such as Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and the Tyndall National Institute contribute research in microelectronics, photonics and communications. Engineers in this area design embedded systems, firmware, RF systems and telecommunications networks for industrial and consumer applications. Standards and spectrum management are overseen by national telecommunications and standards bodies.
Fees for Ireland: €6,920 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies recognise electronics and telecom engineering qualifications?
Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers and runs chartered registration. Telecoms and spectrum matters are regulated by ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition depends on employers or the relevant body.
Do Irish electronics and telecom employers value private online study?
Ireland has a strong electronics, semiconductor and telecoms presence, and employers there usually emphasise hands-on competence, certifications where relevant and experience. A private online qualification may add to your profile, but its value is decided by each employer, and no outcome can be promised. Show practical embedded or RF work alongside it.
Is it feasible alongside work, and what should I expect from the tutoring?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it suits working professionals who can manage their own time. No student visa is needed to study from Ireland. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student is assigned a technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand electromagnetic interference mechanisms.
Design PCBs with electromagnetic compatibility criteria.
Apply filtering, shielding and grounding.
Select the standards applicable to each product.
Plan and carry out emission and immunity tests.
Solve EMC problems systematically.
Prepare the documentation for CE marking.
Who it's for
- EMC engineers.
- Compliance test engineers.
- Hardware designers who want products to pass EMC first time.
- Product certification engineers.
- PCB engineers.
- CE marking consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter consumer electronics.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive)
- CISPR 32 (emissions of multimedia equipment)
- CISPR 11 (industrial, scientific and medical equipment)
- IEC 61000-6-2 (generic immunity standard for industrial environments)
- IEC 61000-6-4 (generic emission standard for industrial environments)
- IEC 61000-4-2 (electrostatic discharge immunity test)
- IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC of medical electrical equipment)
- FCC 47 CFR Part 15 (US rules for radio frequency devices)
- CST Studio Suite
- Ansys HFSS
- LTspice
- Rohde & Schwarz EMC32
- Altium Designer
12 modules
1.1The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive1.2CE marking and declaration of conformity1.3Emission and immunity1.4Low- and high-frequency phenomena1.5Conducted, inductive and capacitive coupling1.6Radiation from cables and apertures1.7Cost of late redesign1.8Harmonised standards1.9Markets outside the EU1.10Case study: analysis of a product that fails emissions
2.1Digital clocks and harmonics2.2Switching converters2.3Motors and relays2.4Electrostatic discharge2.5Fast transients2.6Mains surges2.7Radio interference2.8Mains-frequency magnetic fields2.9Common mode versus differential mode2.10Lab: identifying sources with near-field probes
3.1Reference planes3.2Return paths3.3Board partitioning3.4Effective decoupling3.5Clock signals3.6Connectors and interfaces3.7Input filters3.8On-board ESD protection3.9Layout reviews3.10Practical exercise: EMC redesign of a board
4.1Mains filters4.2Common-mode chokes4.3Ferrites4.4TVS transient suppressors4.5Varistors4.6X and Y capacitors4.7Connector filters4.8Component selection4.9Filter simulation4.10Lab: mains filter design
5.1Shielding theory5.2Metal enclosures5.3Apertures and slots5.4Conductive gaskets5.5Conductive coatings5.6Shielded cables5.7Shield termination5.8System grounding5.9Ground loops5.10Practical exercise: improving the shielding of an enclosure
6.1Multimedia equipment: CISPR 32 and 356.2Industrial, scientific and medical equipment: CISPR 116.3Household appliances: CISPR 146.4Lighting: CISPR 156.5Generic standards IEC 61000-66.6Medical equipment: IEC 60601-1-26.7Measurement equipment: IEC 613266.8FCC Part 156.9Radio equipment6.10Workshop: selecting the standards for a product
7.1Mains conducted emissions7.2Radiated emissions7.3Semi-anechoic chambers and OATS7.4Receivers and detectors7.5Harmonics (IEC 61000-3-2)7.6Flicker (IEC 61000-3-3)7.7Equipment-under-test configuration7.8Measurement uncertainty7.9In-house pre-compliance7.10Lab: conducted emissions measurement
8.1ESD (IEC 61000-4-2)8.2Radiated fields (IEC 61000-4-3)8.3Bursts (IEC 61000-4-4)8.4Surges (IEC 61000-4-5)8.5Conducted disturbances (IEC 61000-4-6)8.6Magnetic fields (IEC 61000-4-8)8.7Voltage dips (IEC 61000-4-11)8.8Performance criteria8.9Failure diagnosis8.10Practical exercise: ESD test and failure analysis
9.1Circuit simulation9.23D electromagnetic simulation9.3Cable modelling9.4PCB simulation9.5Emissions prediction9.6ESD simulation9.7Correlation with tests9.8Limitations9.9Commercial tools9.10Lab: simulation of an enclosure aperture
10.1EMC control plan10.2Requirements in the specification10.3Design reviews10.4Supplier selection10.5Technical file10.6ISO/IEC 17025 test laboratories10.7Notified bodies10.8Change management10.9Lessons learned10.10Case study: EMC plan for a new product
11.1Diagnostic methodology11.2Low-cost tools11.3Near-field probes11.4Spectrum analyser11.5Quick fixes11.6Emergency ferrites and filters11.7Layout modifications11.8Documenting solutions11.9Typical cases11.10Workshop: solving a radiated emissions problem
12.1Product and applicable standards12.2EMC risk analysis12.3PCB design12.4Filtering and shielding12.5Simulation12.6Pre-compliance testing12.7Improvements and verification12.8Technical file12.9Master's Thesis 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, LTspice, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Altium Designer, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for conducted and radiated emissions tests, immunity tests to IEC 61000-4 and diagnosis with near-field probes. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Directive 2014/30/EU, CISPR 32, CISPR 11, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-4, IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 60601-1-2, FCC 47 CFR Part 15.
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 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 CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, LTspice, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Altium Designer, 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 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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