Master’s in Touring Car & TCR Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in touring car and TCR engineering, structured in 12 modules covering TCR regulations and Balance of Performance, car conversion, suspension, engine management, transmission, brakes, tyres, race strategy, data and team operations, with an assigned technical tutor.
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 the TCR technical regulations and its Balance of Performance system.
Plan the conversion of a production car into a racing car.
Set up suspension, differential and brakes for sprint races.
Manage engine electronics within the regulatory limits.
Plan tyre usage and strategy in short races.
Work with the driver using data to improve performance.
Control the operating costs of a TCR team.
Who it's for
- Touring car race engineers.
- TCR vehicle development engineers.
- Motorsport data engineers.
- Engine and electronics engineers.
- Chief mechanics.
- Team technical managers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming for a career in motorsport.
What you'll work with
- TCR Technical Regulations (category technical rules)
- FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J, Article 253 (safety equipment)
- TCR Balance of Performance (BoP)
- FIA Standard 8862-2009 (high-performance seats)
- FIA Standard 8856-2018 (fire-resistant clothing)
- FIA International Sporting Code Appendix L (drivers, equipment and conduct)
- MoTeC i2
- Bosch WinDarab
- ChassisSim
- MATLAB
- CATIA V5
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Philosophy of the TCR regulations1.2Homologation of models and kits1.3Road cars as the base1.4Balance of Performance1.5Categories and championships1.6Cost control and its effect1.7Calendar and race format1.8Role of the race engineer1.9Comparison with other touring car categories1.10Workshop: reading the technical regulations
2.1Stripping the road car2.2Safety cage and stiffness2.3Reinforcements and mounting points2.4Minimum weight and ballast2.5Driver position and controls2.6Permitted lightening2.7Assembly and verification2.8Repairs after contact2.9Quality control of the conversion2.10Lab: conversion plan
3.1Homologated components and freedoms3.2Production versus racing geometry3.3Springs, dampers and anti-roll bars3.4Ride heights and track set-up3.5Camber, toe and caster3.6Stiffness and distribution3.7Set-up by circuit3.8Degradation over the race weekend3.9Measurement and verification3.10Lab: geometry set-up
4.1The category's turbo engine4.2Power and boost restrictions4.3The category ECU and its configuration4.4Maps and regulatory limits4.5Cooling and intake temperature4.6Fuel consumption and range4.7Reliability and maintenance4.8Dyno and verification4.9Trackside diagnostics4.10Lab: map tuning
5.1Sequential gearbox and shifting5.2Permitted ratios5.3Clutch and starts5.4Limited-slip differential and its set-up5.5Front-wheel drive and torque steer5.6Wear and maintenance5.7Typical failures5.8Effect on handling5.9Set-up by circuit5.10Lab: differential set-up
6.1Sizing and materials6.2Cooling and ducts6.3Brake balance6.4Fade in short races6.5Brake pads and their selection6.6Bleeding and maintenance6.7Sensors and monitoring6.8Driver's braking technique6.9Wear by circuit6.10Lab: brake configuration
7.1Homologated rear wing and splitter7.2Permitted adjustments and their effect7.3BoP compensations7.4Impact of ballast and power7.5Measuring the effect on track7.6Strategy in response to BoP changes7.7Relationship with mechanical set-up7.8Technical scrutineering7.9Communication with the governing body7.10Workshop: adapting to a new BoP
8.1The category's control tyre8.2Warm-up and pressures8.3Degradation in short races8.4Choice of tyre sets over the weekend8.5Effect of track surface and temperature8.6Management in qualifying8.7Wear in front-wheel drive8.8Reading tyre temperatures8.9Usage planning8.10Lab: tyre plan
9.1Qualifying format and reverse grids9.2Starts and opening laps9.3Safety car and neutralisations9.4Traffic management9.5Mandatory pit stops where applicable9.6Quick decisions from the pit wall9.7Risk of contact and its cost9.8Points and championship9.9Post-race analysis9.10Lab: race simulation
10.1Essential touring car channels10.2Analysis of racing line and braking10.3Comparison between team drivers10.4Identifying improvements10.5Effective communication10.6Managing expectations10.7Session preparation10.8Weekend report10.9Use of the simulator10.10Lab: session analysis
11.1Structure of a TCR team11.2Season budget11.3Maintenance between races11.4Transport and logistics11.5Spares and consumables11.6Customers and paying drivers11.7Sponsorship and communication11.8Running two or more cars11.9Team performance indicators11.10Case study: annual budget
12.1Choice of the base model12.2Conversion plan12.3Baseline set-up and adaptation by circuit12.4Engine and transmission plan12.5Tyre and brake management12.6Race strategy12.7Team operations plan12.8Cost analysis12.9Technical report and defence12.10Master's Thesis: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2, Bosch WinDarab, ChassisSim, MATLAB and CATIA V5, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: private track tests, engine dyno runs and pre-race technical scrutineering. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: TCR Technical Regulations, FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J (Article 253), TCR Balance of Performance (BoP), FIA Standard 8862-2009, FIA Standard 8856-2018, FIA International Sporting Code Appendix L.
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 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 MoTeC i2, Bosch WinDarab, ChassisSim, MATLAB and CATIA V5, 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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