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Master’s in High-Voltage Electrical Architecture

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in high-voltage electrical architecture for electric vehicles, structured in 12 modules covering HV distribution and protection, cabling and connectors, insulation and electrical safety, the traction battery, on-board conversion, functional safety, DC fast charging, diagnostics, rescue and type approval, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Design the high-voltage distribution architecture of an electric vehicle.

02

Size the protection devices, fuses and contactors of the HV circuit.

03

Select high-voltage cabling and connectors according to insulation requirements.

04

Apply the requirements of ISO 6469-3 and UN R100 to protection against electric shock.

05

Integrate the traction battery and on-board converters into the electrical system.

06

Analyse the functional safety of the HV system in accordance with ISO 26262.

07

Draw up procedures for diagnosis, safe disconnection and rescue.

Profile

Who it's for

  • High-voltage electrical architecture engineers.
  • Electric vehicle HV systems engineers.
  • Functional safety engineers working on electrified powertrains.
  • High-voltage harness and connector engineers.
  • Electric vehicle type-approval engineers.
  • HV diagnostics and after-sales technicians.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the automotive industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
  • UN R100 (electric powertrain safety)
  • ISO 26262 (automotive functional safety)
  • ISO 21498 (electrical specifications for voltage class B)
  • IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination)
  • IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems)
  • ISO 17840 (rescue information)
  • SAE J1673 (high-voltage automotive wiring)
  • Vector PREEvision
  • Zuken E3.series
  • MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical)
  • Vector CANoe
  • ANSYS Maxwell
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Overall topology of the high-voltage system
  2. 1.2400 V and 800 V voltage levels
  3. 1.3Main components and their function
  4. 1.4Power flows in the vehicle
  5. 1.5Dual-voltage architectures
  6. 1.6Impact of 800 V on fast charging
  7. 1.7Cost and weight trade-offs
  8. 1.8Evolution of platforms
  9. 1.9Comparison of current vehicles
  10. 1.10Workshop: single-line diagram of a vehicle
  1. 2.1High-voltage distribution box
  2. 2.2Contactors and their control
  3. 2.3Fuses, pyrofuses and coordination
  4. 2.4Bus pre-charge and its sizing
  5. 2.5Short-circuit calculation
  6. 2.6Selectivity of protection devices
  7. 2.7Current and voltage monitoring
  8. 2.8Redundancy and safety
  9. 2.9Distribution diagnostics
  10. 2.10Laboratory: pre-charge and disconnection test
  1. 3.1Conductors, cross-sections and temperature
  2. 3.2Insulation and materials
  3. 3.3Shielding and continuity
  4. 3.4HV connectors and interlocks
  5. 3.5Routing and mechanical protection
  6. 3.6Voltage drop and losses
  7. 3.7Sealing and environment
  8. 3.8Assembly and tightening torque
  9. 3.9Inspection and maintenance
  10. 3.10Laboratory: assembly and verification of a harness
  1. 4.1The floating (IT) system concept
  2. 4.2Insulation resistance measurement
  3. 4.3Insulation monitoring devices
  4. 4.4Equipotential bonding and ground continuity
  5. 4.5Clearances and creepage distances
  6. 4.6Protection against direct and indirect contact
  7. 4.7High-voltage interlock
  8. 4.8Lockout procedures
  9. 4.9Staff training and qualification
  10. 4.10Laboratory: insulation measurement
  1. 5.1Cell and module configuration
  2. 5.2Available voltage, current and power
  3. 5.3Internal resistance and voltage drop under load
  4. 5.4Internal pack protections
  5. 5.5Interface with the rest of the system
  6. 5.6Thermal management and its electrical effect
  7. 5.7Ageing and its impact
  8. 5.8Emergency disconnection
  9. 5.9Transport and handling
  10. 5.10Case study: pack integration
  1. 6.1Traction inverter and its consumption
  2. 6.2DC-DC converter to low voltage
  3. 6.3High-voltage compressor and heater
  4. 6.4On-board charger
  5. 6.5Auxiliary loads and their management
  6. 6.6Overall system efficiency
  7. 6.7Interaction and disturbances
  8. 6.8Start-up and shutdown sequences
  9. 6.9Converter diagnostics
  10. 6.10Laboratory: efficiency measurement
  1. 7.1Hazards associated with high voltage
  2. 7.2Hazard analysis and ASIL
  3. 7.3System safety requirements
  4. 7.4Safety monitors and channels
  5. 7.5Safe states and transitions
  6. 7.6Bus discharge and timing
  7. 7.7Sensor redundancy
  8. 7.8Evidence and verification
  9. 7.9Safety case documentation
  10. 7.10Workshop: safety analysis
  1. 8.1DC stations and their power ratings
  2. 8.2Negotiation and charging curve
  3. 8.3Thermal limitations of the pack
  4. 8.4Cooled cables and connectors
  5. 8.5Losses during charging
  6. 8.6Impact on battery life
  7. 8.7User experience and charging times
  8. 8.8Interoperability and common faults
  9. 8.9Measurement at a real installation
  10. 8.10Laboratory: fast-charging session
  1. 9.1HV system fault codes
  2. 9.2Diagnostic tools
  3. 9.3Locating insulation faults
  4. 9.4Replacement of HV components
  5. 9.5Safety in the workshop
  6. 9.6Management of removed batteries
  7. 9.7Technician training
  8. 9.8Manufacturer documentation
  9. 9.9Real fault cases
  10. 9.10Laboratory: guided diagnosis
  1. 10.1Risks in an electric vehicle accident
  2. 10.2Vehicle identification and cut points
  3. 10.3Procedures for rescue services
  4. 10.4Battery fire and extinguishing
  5. 10.5Storage after an incident
  6. 10.6Training for firefighters
  7. 10.7Rescue documentation
  8. 10.8Coordination with the manufacturer
  9. 10.9Lessons from real cases
  10. 10.10Workshop: rescue sheet
  1. 11.1Regulations applicable to the HV system
  2. 11.2Type-approval tests
  3. 11.3Labelling and marking requirements
  4. 11.4Required technical documentation
  5. 11.5Audits and verification
  6. 11.6Differences between markets
  7. 11.7Ongoing regulatory changes
  8. 11.8Preparing the type-approval file
  9. 11.9Relationship with the technical service
  10. 11.10Workshop: verification checklist
  1. 12.1Definition of the vehicle and requirements
  2. 12.2Design of the single-line diagram and protection
  3. 12.3Sizing of cables and components
  4. 12.4Safety and insulation analysis
  5. 12.5Validation and test plan
  6. 12.6Fast-charging strategy
  7. 12.7Workshop and rescue procedures
  8. 12.8Cost and weight analysis
  9. 12.9Technical report and defence
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 the programme can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector PREEvision, Zuken E3.series, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), Vector CANoe and ANSYS Maxwell, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: insulation and dielectric strength tests, DC fast-charging test benches and failure mode analysis of the high-voltage network. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 6469-3, UN R100, ISO 26262, ISO 21498, IEC 60664-1, IEC 61851-1, ISO 17840 and SAE J1673.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 6469-3, UN R100 and ISO 26262 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Vector PREEvision, Zuken E3.series, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), Vector CANoe and ANSYS Maxwell, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete HV architecture project, from single-line diagram and protection design to safety analysis, fast-charging strategy and rescue procedures, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Single-line diagram and protection
Define the vehicle requirements and design the single-line diagram and protection scheme.
Cable and component sizing
Size HV cables, connectors, contactors and fuses.
Safety and insulation analysis
Analyse insulation, electric shock protection and functional safety of the HV system.
Validation and fast charging
Draw up the validation and test plan and the DC fast-charging strategy.
Master's Thesis
Workshop and rescue procedures, cost and weight analysis and technical report, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

High-voltage electrical architecture engineerElectric vehicle HV systems engineerFunctional safety engineerHigh-voltage harness and connector engineerElectric vehicle type-approval engineerHV diagnostics and after-sales technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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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 Vector PREEvision, Zuken E3.series, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), Vector CANoe and ANSYS Maxwell, 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 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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