Course in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards
Online 300-hour course in fundamentals of ballistic armour and STANAG standards. 6 modules covering STANAG 4569 / AEP-55 (vehicle protection levels), STANAG 2920 (V50 test method) and ANSYS LS-DYNA. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards — studying from Singapore
Singapore maintains a comprehensive defence sector through the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Science and Technology Agency, which develops military technologies and manages procurement. Engineering work covers land systems, ammunition, command and control, and simulation. Industry partners include ST Engineering, which supplies defence and security systems globally. Engineers here work within strict security and export control frameworks, often combining systems integration with reliability and safety engineering.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,060 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
How does defence engineering work in Singapore, and which bodies oversee it?
Singapore's defence engineering is largely centred on the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and DSTA, the defence procurement and development agency, along with the Singapore Armed Forces. Engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition for defence roles depends on the employer or relevant authority.
Who employs defence and land systems engineers in Singapore?
Main employers include MINDEF, DSTA, the SAF, and defence industry companies including ST Engineering. Access to many roles requires security clearance and citizenship or residency rules, so check eligibility early. Employers focus on proven competence and clearance status. Your final project can illustrate technical capability, but it does not replace these requirements.
Is the course manageable alongside a job, and can employers fund it?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. Plan for a heavy workload: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 for a specialist course. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which is common in defence-linked organisations, though approval is up to them.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the physics of ballistic impact.
Compare metallic, ceramic and composite protection materials.
Interpret the protection levels of STANAG standards.
Apply protection criteria to vehicles and personnel.
Analyse test methods and quality assurance.
Use numerical simulation in protection design.
Draft the protection specification for a system.
Who it's for
- Ballistic protection engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
- Materials engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
- Impact simulation engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
- Test laboratory technician looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
- Quality engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
- Protected vehicle design engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- STANAG 4569 / AEP-55 (vehicle protection levels)
- STANAG 2920 (V50 test method)
- NIJ Standard 0101.06 (personal ballistic protection)
- EN 1063 (bullet-resistant safety glazing)
- EN 1522 (bullet-resistant windows and doors)
- VPAM APR 2006
- MIL-STD-662F (V50 ballistic test for armour)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Terminal ballistics: general concepts1.2Kinetic energy and momentum transfer1.3Impact velocity and response regime1.4Elastic and plastic waves1.5Fragmentation and its characterisation1.6Blast wave effects on structures1.7Behind-armour trauma1.8Scaling and similitude1.9Key bibliographic sources1.10Workshop: calculation of impact energy and pressure
2.1Armour steels: MIL-DTL-12560 and 46100 standards2.2Aluminium and titanium alloys2.3Technical ceramics2.4Fibre composites2.5Glass and armoured transparencies2.6Elastomers and anti-fragmentation liners2.7Comparison by areal density2.8Durability and environment2.9Cost and availability2.10Practice: comparative table of materials by areal density
3.1NATO standardisation system3.2STANAG 4569: scope and structure3.3Protection levels and their logic3.4AEP-55 as a test procedure3.5STANAG 2920 for personal equipment3.6Relationship with civil standards: NIJ and EN 10633.7Limits of the standards and uncovered threats3.8Ratification and national use3.9Recent evolution of the standards3.10Case study: reading level 2 of STANAG 4569
4.1Vehicle protection architecture4.2Mine protection and V-hull4.3Seats and impact attenuation4.4Cabin protection and anti-fragmentation4.5Personal protective equipment4.6Ergonomics, weight and mobility4.7Trade-offs between protection and mobility4.8Protection of civil and diplomatic vehicles4.9Injuries and biomechanical criteria4.10Case study: trade-off analysis for a light vehicle
5.1Laboratories and accreditation5.2Test planning5.3Velocity and deformation measurement5.4Acceptance criteria5.5Statistical analysis of results5.6Simulation as a complement5.7Quality control in production5.8Test ethics and safety5.9Export control of armour5.10Laboratory: statistical analysis of a test data set
6.1Definition of the civil or military use case6.2Analysis of reference threats6.3Selection of the normative level6.4Preselection of materials6.5Solution concept6.6Test and verification plan6.7Mass, cost and ergonomics analysis6.8Final technical specification6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS LS-DYNA, ANSYS AUTODYN, Abaqus/Explicit, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real ballistic impact simulation procedures, analysis of V50 test results and selection of protective materials. Assessment is continuous 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.
Explain the physics of ballistic impact.
Compare metallic, ceramic and composite protection materials.
Interpret the protection levels of STANAG standards.
Apply protection criteria to vehicles and personnel.
Analyse test methods and quality assurance.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of 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 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with ANSYS LS-DYNA, ANSYS AUTODYN, Abaqus/Explicit, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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