Postgraduate Diploma in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control. 8 modules covering ISO 8855, SAE J670 and OptimumKinematics. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control — studying from Singapore
Singapore has no domestic vehicle manufacturing, so automotive engineering here focuses on vehicle testing, distribution, electrification policy, aftermarket engineering and motorsport events. The Marina Bay Street Circuit hosts the Singapore Grand Prix, supporting a niche motorsport engineering and events ecosystem. Regulation of road vehicles, emissions and inspections is handled by the Land Transport Authority, while the Vehicle Inspection and Certification functions interact with the sector. Typical employers include global distributors, service groups and engineering consultancies serving the regional market.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,840 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Which Singapore bodies oversee automotive engineering, and is SEIUM's qualification recognised?
Singapore has no separate automotive engineering licence. Vehicle safety and inspection fall under the Land Transport Authority (LTA), and engineers may register as Professional Engineers with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm acceptance before you commit.
What kinds of employers in Singapore use automotive and motorsport engineering skills?
Singapore's automotive activity covers vehicle distributors, service and workshop groups, fleet operators, and suppliers linked to the wider manufacturing sector. Motorsport-related roles are fewer but exist within teams and events in Singapore, such as the Singapore Grand Prix ecosystem. Employers typically look at practical experience and project evidence. Your SEIUM final project can support your application, though its value depends on each employer.
How much time does the course need alongside work, and what English level is required?
Everything is delivered online in English, and you get an assigned technical tutor. Plan carefully, as a master's needs about 1,900 hours and a specialist course about 300 hours, which is significant if you work full-time. Because lessons are online, you can schedule study around Singapore working hours. Ask about instalment plans, and check whether your employer will sponsor part of the fees.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the kinematics of competition suspensions.
Design coherent anti-squat and anti-dive geometries.
Size roll control systems.
Optimise hardpoints using modelling tools.
Evaluate the influence of geometry on vehicle dynamics.
Validate geometries through measurement and K&C tests.
Adjust the suspension according to circuit and conditions.
Who it's for
- Suspension engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Vehicle dynamics engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Chassis designer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Track engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Validation engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8855
- SAE J670
- ISO 4138
- ISO 7401
- ISO 3888-1
- FIA Appendix J
- ISO 19364
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Types: double wishbone, push-rod and pull-rod1.2Instantaneous centres of rotation1.3Roll centre and its migration1.4Camber and toe curves1.5Ackermann and steering geometry1.6Caster, offset and kingpin1.7Scrub radius and mechanical trail1.8Spring and damper motion ratios1.9Effect of ride height1.10Practice: roll centre calculation
2.1Longitudinal load transfer2.2Definition of anti-squat2.3Definition of anti-dive2.4Anti-lift in front-wheel drive2.5Side-view arm angles2.6Effect on pitch and aero platform2.7Influence on traction and braking2.8Trade-offs with driver feel2.9Adjustment via mounting points2.10Workshop: lateral geometry with anti-dive percentage
3.1Lateral load transfer3.2Roll stiffness and its distribution3.3Anti-roll bars and their design3.4U-bars, torsion bars and leaf springs3.5Heave springs and third element3.6Mechanical balance adjustment3.7Effect on understeer and oversteer3.8Chassis stiffness and its influence3.9Decoupling heave and roll modes3.10Lab: anti-roll bar stiffness calculation
4.1Suspension hardpoints4.2Kinematics software4.3Hardpoint optimisation4.4Geometry sensitivity analysis4.5Interference and packaging4.6Loads on arms and ball joints4.7Component stiffness4.8Manufacturing tolerances4.9Geometry documentation4.10Practice: model in OptimumKinematics
5.1Steady-state response5.2Understeer gradient5.3Transient response to direction change5.4Braking stability5.5Traction on corner exit5.6Tyre interaction5.7Aerodynamic interaction5.8Full-vehicle models5.9Behaviour indicators5.10Case study: understeer analysis in a slow corner
6.1Geometry measurement on alignment plate6.2K&C tests on rig6.3Suspension instrumentation6.4Track data and comparison6.5Correlation between model and real vehicle6.6Set-up verification6.7Measurement repeatability6.8Validation plan6.9Writing the technical report6.10Practice: comparison of measured camber curves
7.1Bar adjustment by circuit7.2Anti-dive and anti-squat adjustment7.3Ride height and rake7.4Driver feedback7.5Qualifying set-up7.6Race set-up7.7Wet conditions7.8Session time management7.9Set-up logging7.10Case study: set-up for a street circuit
8.1Performance requirements8.2Hardpoint definition8.3Anti-squat and anti-dive design8.4Roll control design8.5Vehicle simulation8.6Validation through K&C testing8.7Set-up proposal8.8Final results analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OptimumKinematics, Adams Car, Lotus Suspension Analysis, IPG CarMaker, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for geometry measurement on alignment plates, suspension K&C tests and balance validation in track tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the kinematics of competition suspensions.
Design coherent anti-squat and anti-dive geometries.
Size roll control systems.
Optimise hardpoints using modelling tools.
Evaluate the influence of geometry on vehicle dynamics.
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.
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 course works with OptimumKinematics, Adams Car, Lotus Suspension Analysis, IPG CarMaker, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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