Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry. 8 modules covering ISO 11898-1, ISO 11898-2 and Vector CANoe. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry — 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: €1,290 (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
Design network architectures for competition vehicles.
Configure and diagnose CAN and CAN FD networks.
Understand how FlexRay works.
Apply automotive Ethernet and time synchronisation.
Design real-time telemetry systems.
Use measurement and diagnostic protocols.
Integrate and diagnose in-vehicle networks.
Who it's for
- Vehicle network engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Telemetry engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Competition electronics engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Embedded systems engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Integration engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Cabling technician who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 11898-1
- ISO 11898-2
- ISO 17458-1
- IEEE 802.3bw
- IEEE 802.1AS
- IEEE 1588
- ISO 15765-2
- ISO 14229-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Network architectures in competition1.2Bus, star and ring topologies1.3Latency and determinism requirements1.4Bandwidth per subsystem1.5Networks in standard F1 ECUs1.6Gateways between networks1.7Noise and EMC in cabling1.8Competition connectors and cabling1.9Trends in vehicle networks1.10Case study: network architecture of a GT car
2.1CAN physical layer and terminations2.2CAN frame and arbitration2.3CAN FD and high speeds2.4DBC databases2.5Message and signal design2.6Bus load and scheduling2.7Error detection and management2.8Diagnostics with analysers2.9Higher-layer protocols ISO-TP and J19392.10Laboratory: CAN traffic analysis with CANoe
3.1FlexRay architecture3.2Static and dynamic segments3.3Global clock synchronisation3.4Fault tolerance and dual channels3.5Configuration with FIBEX3.6Applications in active chassis3.7Comparison with CAN and Ethernet3.8FlexRay diagnostics3.9Current state of the technology3.10Practice: designing a FlexRay cycle
4.1100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 physical layer4.2Switches and VLANs4.3Service-oriented communication SOME/IP4.4Time-Sensitive Networking for deterministic traffic4.5Synchronisation with PTP IEEE 15884.6Quality of service4.7Ethernet network security4.8Analysis tools4.9Applications in telemetry4.10Workshop: traffic capture with Wireshark
5.1Real-time telemetry architecture5.2Radio links and bands5.3Data compression5.4Channel prioritisation5.5Packet loss and recovery5.6Track antennas5.7Bidirectional telemetry and regulations5.8Link security5.9Data storage in the garage5.10Case study: telemetry design for a street circuit
6.1XCP over CAN6.2XCP over Ethernet6.3UDS diagnostic services6.4MDF4 data format6.5Time synchronisation of measurements6.6Tool integration6.7Acquisition performance6.8Access security6.9Good practice in measurement configuration6.10Practice: XCP measurement configuration
7.1Network integration plan7.2Bench network testing7.3Fault diagnosis7.4Network simulation tools7.5Latency validation7.6Network documentation7.7Change management7.8Lessons learned log7.9Preventive cable maintenance7.10Case study: intermittent CAN fault
8.1Requirements definition8.2Network architecture8.3CAN message design8.4Ethernet segment design8.5Telemetry design8.6Integration plan8.7Load and latency testing8.8Final system evaluation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer, PEAK PCAN-View, McLaren ATLAS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for CAN traffic analysis in vehicles, latency testing on a network bench and telemetry configuration on a circuit. 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.
Design network architectures for competition vehicles.
Configure and diagnose CAN and CAN FD networks.
Understand how FlexRay works.
Apply automotive Ethernet and time synchronisation.
Design real-time telemetry systems.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer, PEAK PCAN-View, McLaren ATLAS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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