Diploma in MBSE with SysML for Military Platforms
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in MBSE with SysML for military platforms. 8 modules covering military platforms as systems, requirements and use-case modelling, functional architecture, physical and interface architecture, budget analysis, simulation and verification, and model management and delivery, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in MBSE with SysML for Military Platforms — 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
Analyse military platforms as complex systems.
Model requirements and use cases in SysML.
Build functional architectures and operating modes.
Model physical architectures and interfaces.
Carry out parametric budget analyses.
Simulate and verify the platform from the model.
Manage and deliver models in collaborative environments.
Who it's for
- MBSE engineers.
- Platform architects in land, naval or air programmes.
- Requirements engineers.
- Integration engineers.
- Verification engineers.
- Vehicle systems engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into defence.
What you'll work with
- OMG SysML v1.6 (systems modelling language)
- OMG SysML v2.0 (next-generation systems modelling language)
- STANAG 4754 (NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture)
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 (system life cycle processes)
- NATO Architecture Framework v4 (architecture views)
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148 (requirements engineering)
- Cameo Systems Modeler
- Capella
- MATLAB Simulink
- IBM DOORS Next
- Teamwork Cloud
8 modules
1.1Land, naval and air platforms1.2Subsystems of a platform1.3Operational and technical requirements1.4Platform life cycle1.5Variants and configurations1.6Mid-life upgrades1.7GVA and FACE open architectures1.8Interfaces with external systems1.9Modelling challenges1.10Case study: decomposition of an armoured vehicle
2.1Operational scenarios2.2Platform use cases2.3Context diagrams2.4Performance requirements2.5Environmental requirements2.6Survivability requirements2.7Traceability to sources2.8Requirements verification2.9Importing from DOORS2.10Workshop: requirements model of a platform
3.1Functional analysis3.2Activity diagrams3.3Functional flows3.4Platform modes and states3.5State machines3.6Functional allocation3.7Safety functions3.8Mission functions3.9Support functions3.10Practical exercise: state machine for operating modes
4.1Block definition diagrams4.2Internal block diagrams (IBD)4.3Ports and flows4.4Electrical interfaces4.5Data interfaces4.6Mechanical interfaces4.7Product variants4.8Component libraries4.9ICD generation4.10Lab: IBD of a vehicle data network
5.1Parametric diagrams5.2Mass budget5.3Electrical power budget5.4Thermal balance5.5Volume budget5.6Mobility analysis5.7Integration with MATLAB5.8Sensitivity analysis5.9Comparison of alternatives5.10Practical exercise: parametric mass and power budget
6.1Behavioural simulation6.2Scenario simulation6.3Co-simulation with Simulink6.4Platform digital twin6.5Model-derived test cases6.6Requirements verification6.7Verification matrices6.8Design reviews6.9Model defect management6.10Lab: simulation of an operational scenario
7.1Repository and versioning7.2Multi-company collaboration7.3Documentation generation7.4Customer views7.5Model quality7.6PLM integration7.7Information security7.8SysML v2 and API7.9Lessons learned7.10Case study: model-based deliverable
8.1Selecting the platform8.2Requirements model8.3Functional architecture8.4Physical architecture8.5Budgets8.6Simulation8.7Verification plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. 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 standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cameo Systems Modeler, Capella, MATLAB Simulink, IBM DOORS Next and Teamwork Cloud, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for platform architecture modelling, parametric mass and power analysis and operational scenario simulation. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: OMG SysML v1.6, OMG SysML v2.0, STANAG 4754, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023, NATO Architecture Framework v4, ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148.
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 Cameo Systems Modeler, Capella, MATLAB Simulink, IBM DOORS Next and Teamwork Cloud, 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 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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