Master’s in Ecodesign and Circularity in Mobility Products
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in ecodesign and circularity in mobility products, structured in 12 modules covering vehicle life cycle assessment, low-impact materials, design for disassembly, repair and remanufacture, battery circularity, circular business models, regulation and ecodesign tools under ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and Directive 2000/53/EC, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Assess the environmental impact of mobility products using life cycle assessment.
Select low-impact and recycled materials for vehicles.
Design components for disassembly, repair and recycling.
Apply European regulation on batteries, end-of-life vehicles and ecodesign.
Develop circular business models for mobility.
Integrate ecodesign tools into the development process.
Lead circularity roadmaps within organisations.
Who it's for
- Ecodesign engineers.
- Life cycle analysts.
- Circularity managers in mobility companies.
- Product sustainability specialists.
- Circular economy consultants.
- Sustainable materials engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14040 (life cycle assessment: principles and framework)
- ISO 14044 (life cycle assessment: requirements and guidelines)
- Directive 2000/53/EC (end-of-life vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- ISO 22628 (recyclability and recoverability of road vehicles)
- ISO 14067 (carbon footprint of products)
- ISO 11469 (identification and marking of plastics)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR, ecodesign for sustainable products)
- SimaPro
- Sphera LCA for Experts (GaBi)
- Ansys Granta Selector
- IMDS
12 modules
1.1Environmental impact of transport1.2Life cycle emissions of vehicles1.3From tailpipe to full footprint1.4The European Green Deal and mobility1.5Circular economy: principles and models1.6Waste hierarchy applied to vehicles1.7Ecodesign strategies from the Brezet wheel1.8Circularity indicators1.9Manufacturer benchmark1.10Case study: environmental profile of a passenger car
2.1ISO 14040 and 14044 methodology2.2Functional unit in mobility2.3Battery manufacturing inventory2.4Electricity mix and the use phase2.5End of life and recycling credits2.6Carbon footprint under ISO 140672.7PEF impact categories2.8ecoinvent and GaBi databases2.9Comparison of propulsion technologies2.10Practical exercise: LCA of an electric scooter in SimaPro
3.1Green steel and hydrogen direct reduction3.2Secondary aluminium in structures3.3Recycled plastics in interiors3.4Natural fibres and biocomposites3.5Bio-based materials3.6Critical raw materials3.7Substitution of substances of concern3.8Lightweighting and its effect in use3.9Sustainable materials databases3.10Lab: materials selection with Granta
4.1Reversible and detachable joints4.2Plastics marking to ISO 114694.3Reducing material mixes4.4Recyclability indices4.5ISO 22628 vehicle recyclability4.6Accessibility of valuable components4.7Battery disassembly4.8Design of recoverable wiring4.9Shredding and separation technologies4.10Practical exercise: disassembly analysis of a dashboard
5.1Design for durability5.2Repairability and access to parts5.3Repairability index5.4Component remanufacturing5.5Second life of batteries5.6Software and hardware upgrades5.7Predictive maintenance to extend service life5.8Spare parts models and reverse logistics5.9Extended warranties and circularity5.10Case study: remanufacturing an electric motor
6.1Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries6.2Battery carbon footprint6.3Mandatory recycled content6.4Battery passport6.5Hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical recycling6.6Due diligence in the supply chain6.7Design of recyclable packs6.8Reuse in stationary storage6.9Collection and transport of used batteries6.10Workshop: end-of-life plan for a battery pack
7.1Product as a service7.2Shared vehicles and fleets7.3Subscription and leasing7.4Refurbishment platforms7.5Residual value and circularity7.6Reverse logistics of components7.7Industrial symbiosis between plants7.8Circular economic metrics7.9Risks and barriers7.10Case study: micromobility service model
8.1Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles8.2Proposed regulation on circular vehicle design8.3ESPR Ecodesign Regulation8.4EU taxonomy of sustainable activities8.5CSRD Directive and ESRS standards8.6Environmental product declarations8.7Green claims and their verification8.8IMDS material reporting systems8.9REACH compliance in the automotive sector8.10Practical exercise: IMDS declaration for a part
9.1Energy efficiency in plants9.2Low-consumption painting9.3Water and waste management9.4Additive manufacturing and material use9.5Low-emission logistics9.6Scope 3 supplier footprint9.7Carbon-neutral plants9.8ISO 14001 in manufacturing9.9ISO 50001 and energy management9.10Case study: reducing scope 3 emissions
10.1MET matrices and checklists10.2Ecodesign in the concept phase10.3Simplified LCA software10.4Ecodesign integrated into CAD10.5Digital product passport10.6Digital twins with environmental data10.7Ellen MacArthur MCI indicator10.8Prioritising improvements10.9Internal communication of results10.10Lab: ecodesign of a seat with CAD
11.1Corporate circularity strategy11.2Science-based targets (SBTi)11.3Training design teams11.4Collaboration with suppliers11.5Sustainable portfolio management11.6Investment and return11.7Communication to customers11.8Monitoring indicators11.9Transformation cases at manufacturers11.10Workshop: five-year circularity roadmap
12.1Selection of the mobility product12.2Baseline life cycle assessment12.3Identification of hotspots12.4Ecodesign strategies12.5Circular design proposal12.6Comparative environmental assessment12.7Economic feasibility of the proposal12.8Implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SimaPro, Sphera LCA for Experts (GaBi), Ansys Granta Selector and IMDS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: life cycle assessments of vehicles and components, disassembly and recyclability studies and the design of service business models. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 14040, ISO 14044, Directive 2000/53/EC, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, ISO 22628, ISO 14067, ISO 11469, Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR).
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 SimaPro, Sphera LCA for Experts (GaBi), Ansys Granta Selector and IMDS, 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 university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent demonstrable professional experience), plus 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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