Master’s in Regularity Rallies and Classic Sports Cars
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regularity rallies and classic sports cars. 12 modules covering sporting regulations, navigation and road books, time calculation and control, regularity instrumentation, vehicle preparation, classic sports car driving, crew training, event organisation, sponsorship, and safety and responsibility under the FIA International Sporting Code and its Appendices K and L, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Regularity Rallies and Classic Sports Cars — studying from New Zealand
Vehicle restoration and classic engine work in New Zealand is supported by an active enthusiast community and a well-established network of specialist workshops, particularly around the main centres. Historic vehicle registration and compliance fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand promotes preservation of historic vehicles. Restoration professionals often combine fabrication, engineering and heritage conservation skills.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$13,700 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Is restoration engineering recognised by a professional body in New Zealand?
There is no specific statutory register for classic vehicle or heritage restoration engineers in New Zealand. Heritage matters can involve Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and vehicle roadworthiness is governed by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their value depends on the employer or client.
Where do classic restoration specialists work in New Zealand?
Work is found in independent restoration workshops, classic car dealers, museums, and specialist fabrication businesses, many clustered around the main centres. Clients and employers usually judge by workmanship and a portfolio of completed restorations. A private qualification may complement that evidence but is rarely a deciding factor on its own.
Can I study this while running or working in a workshop here?
Yes. The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home in New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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
Know the history and format of regularity rallies.
Apply sporting and traffic regulations.
Navigate accurately with road book and GPS.
Calculate and control times at set average speeds.
Prepare classic sports cars for regularity events.
Train the crew to improve accuracy.
Organise safe and sustainable regularity events.
Who it's for
- Regularity co-drivers.
- Classic sports car drivers.
- Regularity rally organisers.
- Timekeepers.
- Classic vehicle preparers.
- Motoring event managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter regularity rallying.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code (rules governing international motor sport)
- Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles in competition)
- Appendix L to the FIA International Sporting Code (licences, medical and driver conduct)
- FIVA Technical Code (classification and identification of historic vehicles)
- Directive 2014/45/EU (periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles)
- Rally Navigator
- Garmin BaseCamp
- Racelogic VBOX Test Suite
- Microsoft Excel
12 modules
1.1History of regularity rallies1.2Regularity versus speed1.3Types of events1.4Vehicle categories1.5Classic sports and grand touring cars1.6National and international calendar1.7Participant profile1.8Tourism and heritage1.9Sector trends1.10Case study: analysis of a benchmark event
2.1International Sporting Code2.2Regularity regulations2.3Classification by period2.4Events on open roads2.5Traffic authorisations2.6Passports and technical forms2.7Event safety2.8Protests2.9Penalties2.10Practical: analysis of the supplementary regulations of an event
3.1Road book symbols3.2Partial and total distances3.3References and tulip diagrams3.4Cartography3.5GPS navigation3.6Common errors3.7Recovering after an error3.8Communication in the cockpit3.9Reading ahead3.10Workshop: road book navigation on the road
4.1Set average speeds4.2Time tables4.3Calculating early and late running4.4Secret checks4.5Time controls4.6Electronic timing4.7Odometer calibration4.8Average speed changes4.9Penalties4.10Lab: passage tables for a stage
5.1Period mechanical odometers5.2Electronic tripmasters5.3Stopwatches5.4Wheel sensors5.5GPS devices5.6Instrument calibration5.7Installation in the vehicle5.8Reliability and redundancy5.9Instrumentation permitted by category5.10Practical: installing and calibrating a tripmaster
6.1Preliminary mechanical inspection6.2Brakes and suspension6.3Tyres6.4Cooling6.5Electrical system6.6Passive safety6.7On-board tools and spares6.8Crew comfort6.9Reliability in long events6.10Case study: preparation of a 1970s sports car
7.1Particularities of classic sports cars7.2Precise and smooth driving7.3Mechanical sympathy7.4Braking and lines7.5Driving in the rain7.6Night driving7.7Mountain driving7.8Road safety7.9Crew fatigue7.10Practical: driving technique on a mountain stage
8.1Division of roles8.2Driver-co-driver communication8.3Stage simulations8.4Results analysis8.5Improving accuracy8.6Preparation routines8.7Stress management8.8Physical preparation8.9Performance evaluation8.10Workshop: training on a closed circuit
9.1Route design9.2Calculating safe average speeds9.3Location of controls9.4Event timing9.5Safety and authorisations9.6Insurance9.7Volunteers and marshals9.8Logistics and hospitality9.9Classifications9.10Case study: organising a two-day event
10.1Participant budget10.2Event budget10.3Sponsorship10.4Media communication10.5Social media10.6Photography and video10.7Relations with clubs10.8Tourism and territory10.9Economic impact10.10Practical: sponsorship dossier
11.1Risks on open roads11.2Safety plans11.3Medical assistance11.4Incident management11.5Environmental footprint11.6Emissions offsetting11.7Respect for local communities11.8Civil liability11.9Sporting ethics11.10Case study: safety plan for an event
12.1Project approach12.2Regulatory analysis12.3Technical preparation12.4Navigation and timing plan12.5Training or organisation plan12.6Financial plan12.7Evaluation of results12.8Conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Rally Navigator, Garmin BaseCamp, Racelogic VBOX Test Suite and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: road book navigation on a regularity stage, calibration of regularity instrumentation and simulated organisation of an event. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix L to the FIA International Sporting Code, FIVA Technical Code and Directive 2014/45/EU.
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 Rally Navigator, Garmin BaseCamp, Racelogic VBOX Test Suite 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 demonstrable professional experience.
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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