Postgraduate Diploma in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements. 8 modules covering ISO 8855, SAE J670 and Adams Car. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements — 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: €1,790 (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.
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
Interpret kinematics and compliance tests and metrics.
Analyse the effect of compliance on vehicle behaviour.
Instrument vehicles for dynamic measurement.
Design and carry out track measurements.
Correlate multibody models with measured data.
Apply K&C results to vehicle development.
Manage the quality and uncertainty of tests.
Who it's for
- Vehicle dynamics engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Test engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Instrumentation engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Suspension engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Multibody simulation engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Chassis development engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8855
- SAE J670
- ISO 4138
- ISO 7401
- ISO 19364
- ISO/IEC 17025
- ISO/IEC Guide 98-3
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Kinematics versus compliance1.2K&C bench set-up1.3Parallel bump tests1.4Roll tests1.5Lateral force tests1.6Longitudinal force tests1.7Self-aligning moment tests1.8Steering tests1.9Standard K&C metrics1.10Case study: interpreting a K&C report
2.1Bush stiffness2.2Deformation of arms and uprights2.3Steer and camber under lateral force2.4Compliance under braking2.5Steering compliance2.6Chassis stiffness2.7Effect of ball joints and connections2.8Influence on stability2.9Design to minimise compliance2.10Practice: compliance model with FEA
3.1Displacement sensors3.2Load cells in push-rods3.3Six-component wheel dynamometers3.4Slip angle sensors3.5High-frequency GPS and IMU3.6Laser height measurement3.7Data synchronisation3.8Sensor calibration3.9Installation on a competition vehicle3.10Laboratory: calibrating a push-rod load cell
4.1Track test design4.2Steady-state constant-radius manoeuvres4.3Transient lane-change manoeuvres4.4Braking and traction tests4.5Repeatability and conditions4.6Data processing4.7Tyre force estimation4.8Comparison with bench K&C4.9Measurement report4.10Practice: steady-state circle manoeuvre
5.1Building multibody models5.2Stiffness tuning5.3K&C model validation5.4Correlation with track data5.5Correlation indicators5.6Sources of discrepancy5.7Model updating5.8Use in the simulator5.9Version management5.10Case study: model correlation in Adams Car
6.1K&C targets by category6.2Vehicle benchmarking6.3Design improvements6.4Bush selection6.5Steering optimisation6.6Impact on the driver6.7Development plan6.8Cost and timelines6.9Lessons learned log6.10Case study: K&C benchmarking of two vehicles
7.1Standardised test procedures7.2Measurement uncertainty7.3Calibration traceability7.4Data management7.5Test safety7.6Laboratory accreditation7.7Communicating results7.8Quality audits7.9Continuous process improvement cycle7.10Workshop: estimating measurement uncertainty
8.1Vehicle definition8.2K&C test plan8.3Instrumentation plan8.4Track measurements8.5Vehicle multibody model8.6Test and model correlation8.7Improvement proposals8.8Writing the technical report8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Adams Car, MATLAB, MoTeC i2 Pro, Abaqus, VI-CarRealTime, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real K&C bench test procedures, instrumented track measurements and multibody model correlation. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Interpret kinematics and compliance tests and metrics.
Analyse the effect of compliance on vehicle behaviour.
Instrument vehicles for dynamic measurement.
Design and carry out track measurements.
Correlate multibody models with measured data.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Adams Car, MATLAB, MoTeC i2 Pro, Abaqus and VI-CarRealTime. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when enrolling.
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