Master’s in Product Compliance and Testing
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in product compliance and testing (IEC/UL/EN, test laboratories and marking): 12 modules covering the EU conformity framework, low voltage and electrical safety, EMC, radio equipment, substances and environment, machinery, environmental testing, laboratories, technical documentation, cybersecurity and compliance management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Product Compliance and Testing — studying from Malta
Malta has a well-developed telecommunications sector, with a history of hosting submarine cable landing points and a substantial base of network and communications providers. The island's regulatory environment supports digital infrastructure, and this has encouraged companies in embedded systems, network engineering and electronics design. Employers include telecommunications operators, software and hardware developers, and multinational technology firms with Maltese engineering teams. Engineers with knowledge of wireless systems, network security and embedded programming find steady demand.
Fees for Malta: €9,930 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
How are electronics and telecom engineers recognised professionally in Malta?
Engineering titles in Malta are regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Telecommunications is overseen by the Malta Communications Authority, which regulates licensing and spectrum. A SEIUM qualification is a private one, not a state degree and not accredited by a national body, so recognition depends on employers and the relevant authority.
Which Maltese employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?
Malta has telecoms operators, electronics manufacturers and component suppliers, iGaming and technology firms that use embedded hardware, and defence and maritime electronics companies. Employers typically assess hands-on design experience and certifications. A private qualification can help your profile, especially alongside practical projects.
Can I fit this programme around work, and what are the practical requirements?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. You can study from Malta without a student visa. Choose a course length that matches your available time, from 300 hours up to 1,900. Ask about fee instalments and employer sponsorship before enrolling.
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 European product conformity framework.
Apply electrical safety and EMC requirements.
Comply with the Radio Equipment Directive.
Manage substances and environmental requirements.
Assess machinery risks and functional safety.
Plan testing with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories.
Prepare technical documentation and maintain conformity.
Who it's for
- Product compliance engineers.
- Laboratory test technicians.
- Certification engineers.
- CE marking managers.
- Regulatory compliance engineers.
- Product auditors.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter consumer electronics.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/35/EU (low voltage) (electrical equipment within certain voltage limits)
- Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) (electromagnetic compatibility)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment) (placing radio equipment on the EU market)
- Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) (restriction of hazardous substances)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery) (machinery products)
- IEC 62368-1 (safety of audio/video, information and communication technology equipment)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act) (cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements)
- Rohde & Schwarz EMC32
- Siemens Polarion
- SAP Product Compliance
- Assent Compliance
- Microsoft Excel
12 modules
1.1The EU New Legislative Framework1.2Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance1.3Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety1.4New Approach directives1.5Harmonised standards and presumption of conformity1.6Conformity assessment modules1.7Notified bodies1.8Obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors1.9Markets outside the EU1.10Case study: directive map for a connected home appliance
2.1Directive 2014/35/EU2.2IEC 62368-1 and hazard-based safety2.3IEC 60335 for household appliances2.4IEC 61010 for laboratory equipment2.5Insulation and clearances2.6Dielectric tests2.7Heating tests2.8Fire protection2.9Critical components2.10Lab: dielectric strength test
3.1Directive 2014/30/EU3.2Emission standards3.3Immunity standards3.4Test planning3.5Pre-compliance3.6Failure management3.7EMC documentation3.8Equipment with radio3.9Acceptance criteria3.10Practical exercise: EMC test plan for a product
4.1Directive 2014/53/EU4.2Essential requirements of Article 34.3ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 301 489 standards4.4RF exposure EN 623114.5Delegated Regulation 2022/30 on cybersecurity4.6EN 180314.7Notified body under the RED4.8Labelling and manuals4.9Products with integrated modules4.10Lab: radiated power measurement of a Wi-Fi device
5.1RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU5.2REACH Regulation5.3SVHC substances5.4WEEE Directive5.5Batteries Regulation5.6Ecodesign Regulation5.7Energy labelling5.8Packaging and its regulation5.9Supplier declarations5.10Practical exercise: RoHS assessment of a bill of materials
6.1Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery6.2Risk assessment ISO 121006.3Safety-related control parts ISO 138496.4Electrical equipment of machines IEC 60204-16.5Guards and protective devices6.6Instructions and warnings6.7Partly completed machinery6.8Cybersecurity in machinery6.9Technical file6.10Case study: risk assessment of a machine
7.1IEC 60068 and its structure7.2Temperature tests7.3Humidity and condensation7.4Vibration and shock7.5Free fall7.6IP and IK ratings7.7Accelerated life testing7.8Test planning7.9Interpreting results7.10Lab: sinusoidal vibration test
8.1ISO/IEC 170258.2ENAC and accreditation8.3Measurement uncertainty8.4Equipment calibration8.5Method validation8.6Test reports8.7In-house versus external laboratory8.8Witness testing8.9The IECEE CB Scheme8.10Practical exercise: calculating the uncertainty of a test
9.1Technical file9.2EU declaration of conformity9.3CE marking9.4Labelling and traceability9.5Instructions for use9.6Digital product passport9.7Retention of documentation9.8Imported products9.9E-commerce platforms9.10Workshop: complete technical file
10.1The Cyber Resilience Act10.2Essential cybersecurity requirements10.3Classification of critical products10.4Vulnerability management10.5ETSI EN 303 64510.6Conformity assessment under the CRA10.7Relationship with the RED10.8Security documentation10.9Application timeline10.10Case study: CRA analysis of a household device
11.1Integration into development11.2Managing standards and updates11.3Product change management11.4Market surveillance and inspections11.5Product recalls11.6Complaints and liability11.7Suppliers and components11.8Indicators11.9Continuous improvement11.10Practical exercise: change management procedure
12.1Product and markets12.2Applicable legislation12.3Harmonised standards12.4Test plan12.5Test execution or simulation12.6Analysis of results12.7Technical file12.8Surveillance plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, Siemens Polarion, SAP Product Compliance, Assent Compliance and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures: electrical safety tests, EMC and radio tests and environmental tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Directive 2014/35/EU (low voltage), Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC), Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery), IEC 62368-1, ISO/IEC 17025, Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act).
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 Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, Siemens Polarion, SAP Product Compliance, Assent Compliance and Microsoft Excel, 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 programme 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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