Diploma in IAEA International Compliance Policies
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in IAEA international compliance policies. 8 modules covering the non-proliferation regime, IAEA safeguards, nuclear material accounting and control, the Additional Protocol, physical protection, the Euratom and national framework, and inspections and internal compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in IAEA International Compliance Policies — 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: £910 (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 international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Apply safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol.
Manage nuclear material accounting and control systems.
Implement physical protection requirements.
Integrate the Euratom framework into national compliance.
Prepare inspections and declarations to the IAEA.
Design internal compliance policies.
Who it's for
- Nuclear safeguards specialists.
- Nuclear regulatory compliance managers.
- Non-proliferation analysts.
- Nuclear inspectors.
- Energy policy consultants.
- Physical protection managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the nuclear energy sector.
What you'll work with
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
- INFCIRC/153 (comprehensive safeguards agreements)
- INFCIRC/540 (Model Additional Protocol)
- INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 (physical protection of nuclear material)
- Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its Amendment
- IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources
- Regulation (Euratom) 302/2005 (Euratom safeguards)
- Zotero
- Excel/Power BI
- Google Earth Pro
- QGIS
8 modules
1.1History of the IAEA1.2The IAEA Statute1.3The Non-Proliferation Treaty1.4Nuclear-weapon-free zones1.5Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty1.6NPT Review Conferences1.7Nuclear safety versus nuclear security1.8Nuclear diplomacy1.9Current challenges1.10Case study: analysis of a Review Conference
2.1INFCIRC/153 agreements2.2Voluntary offer agreements2.3Small Quantities Protocol2.4Objectives of safeguards2.5Nuclear material and significant quantities2.6State-level approaches2.7Safeguards conclusions2.8Safeguards implementation reports2.9Relationship with Euratom2.10Workshop: interpreting a safeguards agreement
3.1State systems of accounting3.2Material balance areas3.3Physical inventories3.4Inventory change reports3.5Material unaccounted for3.6Destructive and non-destructive measurements3.7Containment and surveillance3.8Seals and cameras3.9Measurement quality3.10Practical exercise: material balance for a facility
4.1Content of INFCIRC/5404.2Expanded declarations4.3Complementary access4.4Declarable research activities4.5Non-nuclear equipment and materials4.6Open-source information analysis4.7Satellite imagery4.8Environmental sampling4.9Preparing declarations4.10Case study: declaration for a research centre
5.1The Convention and its Amendment5.2INFCIRC/225/Rev.55.3Categorisation of materials5.4Design basis threat5.5Physical protection systems5.6Transport security5.7High-activity radioactive sources5.8Nuclear security culture5.9Nuclear cybersecurity5.10Practical exercise: categorisation of a facility's materials
6.1The Euratom Treaty and safeguards6.2Regulation (Euratom) 302/20056.3Trilateral agreements6.4National regulatory authorities6.5Implementing national legislation6.6Nuclear export controls6.7Penalty regime6.8Inter-agency coordination6.9Public transparency6.10Case study: coordination between the regulator and Euratom
7.1Preparing for inspections7.2Short-notice inspections7.3Managing discrepancies7.4Internal compliance programmes7.5Staff training7.6Internal audits7.7Compliance indicators7.8Document management7.9Continuous improvement7.10Workshop: safeguards inspection drill
8.1Facility description8.2Applicable obligations8.3Proposed accounting system8.4Required declarations8.5Physical protection measures8.6Internal compliance programme8.7Training plan8.8Recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is 100% online 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original instrument and applied exercises. The working software is Zotero, Excel/Power BI, Google Earth Pro and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: preparing an Additional Protocol declaration, auditing a material accounting system and analysing a safeguards report. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), INFCIRC/153, INFCIRC/540, INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its Amendment, IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, Regulation (Euratom) 302/2005.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Zotero, Excel/Power BI, Google Earth Pro and QGIS, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
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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