Master’s in Aerospace Compliance Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in aeronautical compliance engineering, structured in 12 modules covering the regulatory framework, ARP4754B system development, ARP4761A safety assessment, DO-178C software, DO-254 hardware, DO-160G environmental testing, aviation cybersecurity, aerospace quality and certification projects, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Aerospace Compliance Engineering — studying from the United Kingdom
Electronics and telecommunications form a significant part of the UK technology economy, with clusters in Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Belfast and the South East. Semiconductor design firms, defence electronics suppliers, telecom operators and Internet of Things companies all require embedded systems and communications engineers. Arm, headquartered in Cambridge, is a notable example of the design sector. Engineers work on hardware, firmware, signal processing and network infrastructure, often within regulated frameworks for radio and telecoms equipment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £5,770 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies recognise electronics, embedded systems and telecom qualifications?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the main UK body for electronics, embedded systems and telecoms, and the British Computer Society (BCS) covers embedded software. Chartered and incorporated engineer titles are regulated through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so you should check with the IET how your study would be assessed.
Do UK electronics and telecoms employers hire people with private online qualifications?
UK electronics, semiconductor, telecoms and embedded systems employers usually assess candidates on practical design skill, hardware and software projects, and experience. A private qualification may help show specialist learning, but how much it counts depends on each employer. A portfolio of working embedded or telecoms projects is often decisive.
Is it realistic to study this online while working in the UK, and what level of English is needed?
Online study means you can keep your UK job and study from home, with no student visa required. Teaching is in English, so you need solid technical English. Your assigned technical tutor will help you plan your work. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers offer training support, which varies by employer. Compare the programme hours with your schedule before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the European and international aeronautical regulatory framework.
Apply system development processes according to ARP4754B.
Carry out safety assessments according to ARP4761A.
Apply the DO-178C and DO-254 objectives to software and hardware.
Plan environmental testing and aviation cybersecurity activities.
Manage quality and certification within approved organisations.
Develop the certification strategy for an aeronautical system.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical certification engineers
- System safety engineers
- Avionics software engineers
- Hardware verification engineers
- Airworthiness managers
- Aerospace quality auditors
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into civil aviation
What you'll work with
- DO-178C (software considerations in airborne systems)
- DO-254 (design assurance for airborne electronic hardware)
- ARP4754B (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- ARP4761A (safety assessment process)
- DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (airworthiness and environmental certification)
- EN 9100 (aerospace quality management systems)
- ED-202A (airworthiness security process)
- IBM DOORS
- LDRA Testbed
- VectorCAST
- Isograph FaultTree+
- MATLAB/Simulink with DO Qualification Kit
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1International Civil Aviation Organization1.2European Union Aviation Safety Agency1.3Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/11391.4Certification specifications CS-23 and CS-251.5Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)1.6Bilateral airworthiness agreements1.7Type certificates and changes1.8Continuing airworthiness management1.9Design and production organisations1.10Case study: certification route for a modification
2.1Part 21J design organisation2.2Part 21G production organisation2.3Part 145 maintenance2.4Continuing airworthiness management2.5Safety management systems2.6Organisation expositions2.7Authority audits2.8Privileges and limitations2.9Just culture and occurrence reporting2.10Workshop: structure of a design organisation exposition
3.1Structure of the ARP4754B standard3.2Aircraft and system requirements3.3DAL assignment3.4Requirements capture and validation3.5System configuration management3.6Process assurance3.7Traceability between levels3.8System integration and verification3.9PSAC certification plans3.10Practical exercise: DAL assignment to the functions of a system
4.1ARP4761A safety process4.2Functional hazard assessment (FHA)4.3Preliminary system safety assessments (PSSA)4.4System safety assessment (SSA)4.5Quantitative fault trees4.6Common cause analysis4.7Particular risk analysis4.8Probabilities and failure conditions4.9CS 25.1309 requirements4.10Lab: fault tree of a flight function
5.1Structure of the DO-178C standard5.2Objectives by software level5.3Software plans5.4High-level and low-level requirements5.5MC/DC structural coverage5.6Tools and their qualification under DO-3305.7Model-based development DO-3315.8Formal methods DO-3335.9Commercial and reused software5.10Practical exercise: MC/DC coverage analysis
6.1Scope of the DO-254 standard6.2Complex and simple hardware6.3Hardware life cycle6.4FPGA and ASIC verification6.5COTS components in avionics6.6Obsolescence management6.7Multi-core processors and AMC 20-1936.8Complex electronic components AMC 20-152A6.9Verification evidence6.10Workshop: verification plan for a DAL B FPGA
7.1Sections of the DO-160G standard7.2Temperature and altitude7.3Vibration and operational shock7.4Radio-frequency susceptibility7.5Radio-frequency emissions7.6Lightning indirect effects7.7Power input and transients7.8Humidity, fluids and sand7.9Test categories7.10Case study: DO-160G test matrix for a piece of equipment
8.1ED-202A and ED-203A standards8.2Part-IS information security regulation8.3Security risk assessment8.4Security in connected avionics systems8.5Data link protection8.6Ground and maintenance security8.7Vulnerability management in avionics8.8AMC 20-42 requirements8.9Integration with operational safety8.10Practical exercise: threats from cockpit connectivity
9.1UAS regulations in Europe9.2SORA risk assessment9.3Open, specific and certified categories9.4Urban air mobility9.5eVTOL certification with SC-VTOL9.6Artificial intelligence in aviation9.7EASA guidance for machine learning9.8Electric and hybrid propulsion9.9Sustainability and fuels9.10Workshop: SORA assessment of an operation
10.1EN 9100 standard10.2Product configuration management10.3First article inspection according to EN 910210.4Control of aeronautical suppliers10.5Counterfeit parts and their prevention10.6Non-conformities and corrective actions10.7Human factors in production10.8Continuous improvement in aerospace production10.9Customer audits10.10Case study: first article inspection
11.1Project certification plan11.2Interaction with the authority11.3Certification bases11.4Means of compliance11.5Compliance documents11.6Certification tests11.7Findings management11.8Deliverables planning11.9Project cost and risks11.10Workshop: certification plan for an STC
12.1Definition of the system or modification12.2Certification basis and strategy12.3System safety assessment12.4Software and hardware plans12.5Environmental test plan12.6Cybersecurity management12.7Compliance matrix12.8Conclusions on aeronautical certification12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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 the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IBM DOORS, LDRA Testbed, VectorCAST, Isograph FaultTree+ and MATLAB/Simulink with DO Qualification Kit, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: MC/DC structural coverage analysis of avionics software, environmental test planning according to DO-160G and preparation of compliance matrices for certification. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754B, ARP4761A, DO-160G, Regulation (EU) 748/2012, EN 9100, ED-202A.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 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 IBM DOORS, LDRA Testbed, VectorCAST, Isograph FaultTree+ and MATLAB/Simulink with DO Qualification Kit, 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 professional experience), 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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