Course in Export Control and Academic Compliance
Online Course of 300 hours in export control and academic compliance. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use items), Recommendation (EU) 2021/1700 (research compliance programmes) and Advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Export Control and Academic Compliance — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom maintains a substantial defence industry, with prime contractors such as BAE Systems and Babcock, and a wide supply chain across the Midlands, the North West, Bristol and Scotland. Land systems, armoured vehicles, munitions and military engineering programmes provide long-term employment for engineers in design, integration, test and sustainment. The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory oversee procurement and research. Security clearance requirements shape recruitment, and professional standards are maintained through UK defence engineering frameworks.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £455 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies and regulators are relevant to defence and military land systems engineering?
In the UK, the Ministry of Defence sets its own engineering standards and the Engineering Council regulates professional registration. Professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Engineers' professional structures are relevant. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition for security-cleared or MOD roles is decided by the employer and the relevant authority.
Will a private qualification help with UK defence industry careers?
UK defence employers, including primes and suppliers, often prioritise security clearance eligibility, relevant experience and formal qualifications recognised by the MOD or industry bodies. A private qualification may support your profile but is unlikely to replace these requirements. Ask prospective employers how they would assess it before enrolling.
Is it practical to study this online while working in the UK, and what about language and funding?
Online study means you can continue working in the UK, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer training sponsorship, though policies vary. Each programme has a fixed number of hours and an assigned technical tutor. Confirm the workload and costs before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the multilateral export control regimes.
Apply the EU dual-use Regulation and Spanish legislation.
Interpret the extraterritorial scope of the US EAR and ITAR regulations.
Identify risks of intangible technology transfer in an academic setting.
Classify research results against control lists.
Design an internal compliance programme for a university.
Develop procedures for verifying international collaborations and visitors.
Who it's for
- University export control officer seeking to specialise in Export Control and Academic Compliance.
- Technology transfer manager seeking to specialise in Export Control and Academic Compliance.
- Research compliance technician seeking to specialise in Export Control and Academic Compliance.
- International R&D project adviser seeking to specialise in Export Control and Academic Compliance.
- Dual-use analyst seeking to specialise in Export Control and Academic Compliance.
- Research security consultant seeking to specialise in Export Control and Academic Compliance.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter universities and research centres.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use items)
- Recommendation (EU) 2021/1700 (research compliance programmes)
- Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence material and dual-use items)
- Royal Decree 679/2014 (regulation on the control of foreign trade)
- EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
- ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- Wassenaar Arrangement
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Origin and objectives of export controls1.2Wassenaar Arrangement and its control lists1.3Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)1.4Nuclear Suppliers Group and Australia Group1.5Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)1.6Dual-use items versus defence material1.7Technology, software and technical assistance1.8Intangible technology transfers1.9International sanctions and embargoes1.10Case study: classification of a research technology
2.1Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on dual-use items2.2Structure of Annex I by category2.3Catch-all clause and military end uses2.4Directive 2009/43/EC on intra-EU transfers2.5Law 53/2007 and Royal Decree 679/20142.6The JIMDDU and the Secretariat of State for Trade2.7Individual, global and general licences2.8EU general export authorisations2.9Sanctions regime and infringements2.10Practice: simulated processing of a dual-use licence
3.1ITAR and the US Munitions List3.2EAR and the Commerce Control List3.3ECCN classification and EAR99 items3.4De minimis rule and re-exports3.5Entity List and restricted party lists3.6Fundamental research exclusion3.7Publications and public domain3.8Deemed exports to foreign personnel3.9European projects with US components3.10Workshop: determining the jurisdiction of a component
4.1Sensitive research and dual-use items in universities4.2Consortia and international collaborations4.3Researcher and visitor mobility4.4Theses and publications with controlled content4.5Shipment of samples, equipment and software4.6Cloud computing and technical data flows4.7Knowledge security and foreign interference4.8Commission guidance on dual-use research4.9Due diligence on partners and end users4.10Case study: assessment of a collaboration agreement
5.1Recommendation (EU) 2021/1700 on Internal Compliance Programmes (ICPs)5.2Management commitment and institutional policy5.3Organisational structure and compliance officers5.4Classification and screening procedures5.5Staff training and awareness5.6Recording, documentation and retention5.7Internal audits and periodic review5.8Handling breaches and voluntary disclosure5.9Sanctions list screening tools5.10Workshop: designing a department's compliance programme
6.1Diagnosis of research activity6.2Inventory of potentially controlled technologies6.3Risk matrix by project and partner6.4Classification and licensing procedure6.5Protocol for visitors and collaborations6.6Training plan for research staff6.7Programme indicators and audit6.8Implementation plan and responsibilities6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, TARIC (tariff database), EU Sanctions Map, Consolidated Screening List, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for classifying research technologies, documentary compliance audits and analysis of intangible technology transfer cases. 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.
Understand the multilateral export control regimes.
Apply the EU dual-use Regulation and Spanish legislation.
Interpret the extraterritorial scope of the US EAR and ITAR regulations.
Identify risks of intangible technology transfer in an academic setting.
Classify research results against control lists.
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 technical regulatory texts.
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 consists of 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. This amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses Advanced Excel, TARIC (tariff database), EU Sanctions Map, Consolidated Screening List. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma awarded upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is an in-house training qualification, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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