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Master’s in Advanced Reverse Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in advanced reverse engineering. 12 modules covering dimensional metrology, 3D scanning, industrial computed tomography, mesh processing, CAD reconstruction, geometrical tolerancing, material identification, replica manufacturing, functional reverse engineering and intellectual property under ISO 10360-2, VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 and ISO 1101, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Master’s in Advanced Reverse Engineering — studying from the United Kingdom

Classic vehicle restoration is a notable niche in the United Kingdom, supported by specialist workshops, heritage motoring events and a strong enthusiast community. Centres such as Bicester Heritage, Gaydon and the Midlands host restoration businesses, parts suppliers and engineering services for historic cars and motorcycles. Knowledge of historic materials, classic engine systems and conservation standards is valued. Organisations such as the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and the Historic Vehicle Scheme support the sector.

Fees for the United Kingdom: £4,930 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom

  • Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC)
  • Historic Vehicle Scheme (HVS)
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Typical roles

  • Classic Vehicle Restorer
  • Heritage Vehicle Technician
  • Restoration Engineer
  • Classic Motorcycle Specialist

Questions from the United Kingdom

Is there a UK professional body or regulation for classic vehicle restoration engineering?

Restoration is largely unregulated in the UK, with no statutory title for classic vehicle restorers. Relevant organisations include the Institute of the Motor Industry and specialist classic car clubs, which offer their own training and recognition. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so their standing with these organisations is for them to decide.

Do UK classic car restorers, dealers or auction houses value private online engineering training?

The UK classic car sector tends to value hands-on craftsmanship, documented restoration projects and reputation. A private qualification may complement this by showing technical study, but it is unlikely to be the main factor in hiring or client decisions. Acceptance depends on each business.

Can I study this part-time from the UK, and does my employer need to pay?

The programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study part-time from anywhere in the UK, with no visa needed. Study ranges from 300 hours to 1,900 hours, and an assigned technical tutor supports you. Fees can be paid in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible if your employer agrees, which is more common in larger firms.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Plan complete reverse engineering projects.

02

Measure parts with high-precision dimensional metrology.

03

Capture geometries using 3D scanning and computed tomography.

04

Reconstruct parametric and surface CAD models.

05

Specify functional geometrical tolerances.

06

Identify materials and manufacture verified replicas.

07

Apply the legal framework of industrial property.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Reverse engineering specialists.
  • Metrology technicians.
  • CAD surface designers.
  • Materials engineers.
  • Replica manufacturing engineers.
  • Quality engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive and restoration sectors.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 10360-2 (acceptance and reverification tests for coordinate measuring machines)
  • VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 (optical 3D measuring systems — area-scanning systems)
  • ISO 1101 (geometrical tolerancing)
  • ASME Y14.5 (dimensioning and tolerancing)
  • ISO 10303-242 (STEP managed model-based 3D engineering)
  • ISO 15530-3 (CMM measurement uncertainty using calibrated workpieces)
  • Directive (EU) 2016/943 (protection of trade secrets)
  • Geomagic Design X
  • PolyWorks
  • ZEISS INSPECT
  • Siemens NX
  • VGSTUDIO MAX
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1Objectives of reverse engineering
  2. 1.2Complete workflow
  3. 1.3Geometric and functional reverse engineering
  4. 1.4Automotive applications
  5. 1.5Heritage applications
  6. 1.6Aerospace and energy applications
  7. 1.7Technical limitations
  8. 1.8Project management
  9. 1.9Process documentation
  10. 1.10Case study: planning the reconstruction of a part
  1. 2.1Coordinate measuring machines
  2. 2.2Articulated arms
  3. 2.3Probes and sensors
  4. 2.4Measurement uncertainty
  5. 2.5Equipment verification
  6. 2.6Temperature and environment
  7. 2.7Measurement strategies
  8. 2.8Measurement reports
  9. 2.9Metrological traceability
  10. 2.10Practical: measuring a part with a coordinate measuring machine
  1. 3.1Structured-light scanners
  2. 3.2Laser scanners
  3. 3.3Reference photogrammetry
  4. 3.4Handheld scanners
  5. 3.5Surface preparation
  6. 3.6Point cloud registration
  7. 3.7Resolution and accuracy
  8. 3.8Scanning large parts
  9. 3.9Verification of optical scanners
  10. 3.10Workshop: scanning a cylinder head
  1. 4.1Principles of computed tomography
  2. 4.2Equipment and sources
  3. 4.3Volumetric reconstruction
  4. 4.4Internal geometries
  5. 4.5Porosity detection
  6. 4.6Wall-thickness measurement
  7. 4.7Materials and limitations
  8. 4.8Assembly analysis
  9. 4.9Radiation safety
  10. 4.10Lab: tomographic analysis of a cast part
  1. 5.1Point cloud cleaning
  2. 5.2Mesh generation
  3. 5.3Hole filling
  4. 5.4Decimation
  5. 5.5Alignment to references
  6. 5.6Region segmentation
  7. 5.7Section extraction
  8. 5.8Primitive detection
  9. 5.9Mesh quality
  10. 5.10Practical: processing a bodywork mesh
  1. 6.1Parametric modelling from meshes
  2. 6.2NURBS surfaces
  3. 6.3Class A surfaces
  4. 6.4Hybrid modelling
  5. 6.5Reconstructing design intent
  6. 6.6Fitting tolerances
  7. 6.7Deviation analysis
  8. 6.8Exchange formats
  9. 6.9Version management
  10. 6.10Workshop: parametric reconstruction of a bracket
  1. 7.1GPS geometrical product specification system
  2. 7.2Form and position tolerances
  3. 7.3Datum systems
  4. 7.4Dimensional tolerances
  5. 7.5Dimension chains
  6. 7.6Tolerance analysis
  7. 7.7Manufacturing drawings
  8. 7.8Inspection against specification
  9. 7.9ISO and ASME standards
  10. 7.10Practical: functional dimensioning of a reconstructed part
  1. 8.1Chemical analysis
  2. 8.2Spectrometry
  3. 8.3Metallography
  4. 8.4Hardness testing
  5. 8.5Tensile testing
  6. 8.6Polymer identification
  7. 8.7Original heat treatments
  8. 8.8Material equivalents
  9. 8.9Materials report
  10. 8.10Lab: identification of an unknown alloy
  1. 9.1CNC machining
  2. 9.2Casting with printed moulds
  3. 9.3Metal additive manufacturing
  4. 9.4Polymer additive manufacturing
  5. 9.5Sheet-metal forming
  6. 9.6Plastic injection moulding
  7. 9.7Surface finishes
  8. 9.8Quality control
  9. 9.9Short runs
  10. 9.10Case study: replica of a cast part from a classic vehicle
  1. 10.1Functional analysis
  2. 10.2Component testing
  3. 10.3Finite element simulation
  4. 10.4Fluid simulation
  5. 10.5Design improvements
  6. 10.6Failure analysis
  7. 10.7Component redesign
  8. 10.8Functional validation
  9. 10.9Technical report
  10. 10.10Practical: redesign of a part that fails in service
  1. 11.1Industrial property and patents
  2. 11.2Industrial designs
  3. 11.3Trade secrets
  4. 11.4Lawful reverse engineering
  5. 11.5Spare parts and the repair clause
  6. 11.6Licences and agreements
  7. 11.7Confidentiality
  8. 11.8Product liability
  9. 11.9Part certification
  10. 11.10Case study: legal analysis of a spare-parts project
  1. 12.1Selecting the part or system
  2. 12.2State of the art
  3. 12.3Measurement plan
  4. 12.4Data capture
  5. 12.5CAD reconstruction
  6. 12.6Material and functional analysis
  7. 12.7Manufacturing and verification
  8. 12.8Conclusions
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme 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 the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Geomagic Design X, PolyWorks, ZEISS INSPECT, Siemens NX and VGSTUDIO MAX, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: scanning and CAD reconstruction of a cylinder head, tomographic analysis of cast parts and dimensional verification of a replica. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 10360-2, VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2, ISO 1101, ASME Y14.5, ISO 10303-242, ISO 15530-3 and Directive (EU) 2016/943.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 10360-2, VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 and ISO 1101 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Geomagic Design X, PolyWorks, ZEISS INSPECT, Siemens NX and VGSTUDIO MAX, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:the complete reverse engineering of a real part or system, from measurement plan and data capture to CAD reconstruction, material and functional analysis, and manufacturing and verification, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Part selection and measurement plan
Select the part or system, review the state of the art and draw up the measurement plan.
Data capture
Capture the geometry by 3D scanning, coordinate measurement or tomography.
CAD reconstruction
Rebuild the parametric and surface CAD model and analyse deviations.
Material, function and manufacture
Identify the material, validate function and manufacture and verify the replica.
Master's Thesis
Final report of the complete reverse engineering project, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Reverse engineering specialistMetrology technicianCAD surface designerMaterials engineerReplica manufacturing engineerQuality engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Geomagic Design X, PolyWorks, ZEISS INSPECT, Siemens NX and VGSTUDIO MAX, 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 Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.

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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