Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics. 8 modules covering FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations, FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations and STAR-CCM+. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics — studying from Malta
Malta has a modest automotive presence, with the island's economy relying more on services than on vehicle manufacturing. Activity is mainly found in vehicle distribution, aftermarket servicing, and the supply of components and specialist workshops. Engineers interested in motorsport and performance vehicles can find opportunities with dealership groups, service centres and importers that support technical development and customer support. The market favours professionals who combine mechanical knowledge with an understanding of modern electronic and diagnostic systems used across contemporary vehicles.
Fees for Malta: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta recognise automotive engineers, and does a private qualification give me a regulated title?
In Malta, the title 'engineer' is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Vehicle inspection and roadworthiness fall under Transport Malta. SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so they do not automatically confer a regulated title. Recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
What kinds of automotive and motorsport employers operate in Malta?
Malta has a limited automotive manufacturing base, so most relevant roles are in automotive service and distribution, fleet management, vehicle inspection, and suppliers serving wider European markets. Motorsport-related work is small and largely international. Employers will judge candidates on demonstrated skills and experience, so a private qualification should be presented alongside practical evidence.
How do I fit a 300 to 1,900-hour programme around a job, and how is the course taught?
Everything is delivered online in English with an assigned technical tutor, so there is no need to attend campus or obtain a visa. Specialist courses are around 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Check your weekly time commitment against your job, and ask whether employer sponsorship or instalment payments could help with funding.
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
Analyse the interaction between cooling and aerodynamics.
Understand the bodywork aerodynamics of a single-seater.
Design integrated cooling inlets and outlets.
Simulate aerothermal behaviour using coupled CFD.
Correlate wind tunnel tests with simulation.
Apply multi-objective optimisation to aerothermal trade-offs.
Select aerothermal configurations by circuit.
Who it's for
- Aerodynamics engineer who wants to specialise in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics.
- Aerothermal engineer who wants to specialise in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics.
- CFD engineer who wants to specialise in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics.
- Optimisation engineer who wants to specialise in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics.
- Wind tunnel engineer who wants to specialise in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics.
- Performance engineer who wants to specialise in Integrated Aerothermal Engineering with Bodywork Aerodynamics.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
- FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations
- SAE J1594
- SAE J2084
- ASME V&V 20
- ISO/IEC 17025
- FIA International Sporting Code
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Heat sources and air paths1.2Aerodynamic cost of cooling1.3Internal and cooling drag1.4Influence on aerodynamic downforce1.5Exhaust flow management1.6Interaction with the diffuser and floor1.7Aerodynamic balance with radiators1.8Differences between circuit configurations1.9Bodywork regulations and openings1.10Case study: aerodynamic cost of opening louvres
2.1Sidepods and undercut2.2Engine cover and channelling2.3Flow towards the beam wing2.4Ground effect and lateral sealing2.5Vortices and wake management2.6Control surfaces and NACA ducts2.7Sensitivity to ride height and rake2.8Transient flow in corners2.9Aerodynamic performance metrics2.10Practical: sidepod flow analysis
3.1Radiator inlets and their position3.2Heat outlets through gills and louvres3.3Chimneys and upper outlets3.4Using outlet flow for downforce3.5Exhaust heat and its recovery3.6Thermal protection of composites3.7Interaction with rear suspension3.8Design of interchangeable panels3.9Safety and crash restrictions3.10Workshop: louvre configuration design
4.1Energy models in compressible flow4.2Porous media with a heat source4.3Conjugate heat transfer in bodywork4.4Radiation from hot components4.5Hot exhaust simulation4.6Meshing and boundary-layer resolution4.7Turbulence and heat transfer models4.8Thermal transients during a race4.9Cost and simulation strategies4.10Laboratory: full-bodywork aerothermal CFD
5.1Scale wind tunnel limitations5.2Radiator simulation in models5.3Internal flow rate measurement5.4Pressure tapping at outlets5.5Full-scale tests5.6Temperature effects on materials5.7Correlation between tunnel and CFD5.8Aerodynamic testing restrictions5.9Test campaign planning5.10Practical: internal flow analysis on a model
6.1Aero and thermal objective functions6.2Design of experiments6.3Metamodels and response surfaces6.4Multi-objective optimisation and Pareto6.5Packaging constraints6.6Geometry parameterisation6.7Automatic optimisation tools6.8Robustness analysis6.9Decision-making with the Pareto front6.10Case study: Pareto between downforce and cooling
7.1Configuration selection by circuit7.2Weather and environment7.3Traffic and accumulated heat7.4Grid adjustments7.5Real-time thermal telemetry7.6Overheating risks7.7On-track cooling strategies7.8Lessons from racing in heat7.9Event aerothermal report7.10Case study: configuration for a Gulf race
8.1Definition of thermal requirements8.2Bodywork aerodynamic concept8.3Design of inlets and outlets8.4Coupled CFD simulation8.5Multi-objective optimisation of the configuration8.6Correlation test plan8.7Configurations by circuit8.8Final concept evaluation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, modeFRONTIER, ANSA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for bodywork aerothermal CFD simulation, internal flow testing in the wind tunnel and thermal telemetry at hot events. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Analyse the interaction between cooling and aerodynamics.
Understand the bodywork aerodynamics of a single-seater.
Design integrated cooling inlets and outlets.
Simulate aerothermal behaviour using coupled CFD.
Correlate wind tunnel tests with simulation.
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 reading.
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 programme uses STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, modeFRONTIER and ANSA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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