Master’s in Ethics, Responsibility and Mobility Policy Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in ethics, responsibility and mobility policy engineering. 12 modules covering applied ethics, liability in automated systems, autonomous vehicle ethics, public mobility policy, equity, sustainability, data privacy, Vision Zero, governance, ethical impact assessment and professional ethics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Ethics, Responsibility and Mobility Policy Engineering — studying from the United Kingdom
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering are central to many sectors in the United Kingdom, where RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability and safety) and homologation requirements apply to transport, energy, defence and medical products. Regulators such as the Civil Aviation Authority, the Office of Rail and Road and the Health and Safety Executive set rules that engineers must meet. Certification bodies and testing laboratories support compliance and type approval. Demand is strong for professionals who can manage safety cases, standards compliance and technical assessment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £8,280 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies govern RAMS and homologation, and is SEIUM training recognised by them?
Relevant UK bodies include the Health and Safety Executive for workplace safety, the Vehicle Certification Agency for vehicle type approval, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology for professional membership. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any of these bodies, so they do not confer regulatory authority or automatic recognition.
Do UK employers in safety and compliance roles recognise private online qualifications?
Compliance and safety roles in the UK often value recognised certifications, such as IOSH or IRCA auditor training, alongside experience. A private qualification may support an application if it demonstrates relevant RAMS or regulatory knowledge, but employers decide its weight. Check the specific certifications listed in job adverts you are targeting.
Is the course manageable alongside work, and is it taught in English?
Yes, the programmes are delivered entirely online in English. You receive an assigned technical tutor, and workload varies from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. You do not need a student visa to study from home in the UK.
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What you will be able to do
Apply ethical theories to mobility problems.
Analyse responsibility in automated systems.
Evaluate public mobility policies.
Integrate equity and accessibility into transport.
Protect privacy in mobility data.
Design participation and governance processes.
Assess the ethical impact of new technologies.
Who it's for
- Mobility policy advisers working for public administrations and operators.
- Technology ethics specialists assessing automated and connected mobility.
- Urban mobility officers designing sustainable mobility plans.
- Sustainability managers responsible for the environmental impact of transport.
- Road safety analysts applying the safe system approach.
- Public participation consultants running stakeholder processes.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into public administration.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (EU General Safety Regulation)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Directive (EU) 2024/2853 (liability for defective products)
- Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (United Kingdom) (UK legal framework for self-driving vehicles)
- Spanish Law 7/2021 on climate change and energy transition (Spanish climate and energy framework)
- ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems)
- UN Regulation No. 157 (automated lane keeping systems (ALKS))
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act)
- NVivo
- QGIS
- Decidim
- R
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Ethical theories: consequentialism and deontology1.2Virtue ethics and the ethics of responsibility1.3Engineering ethics1.4Professional codes of conduct1.5Mobility as a right1.6Transport justice1.7Externalities of mobility1.8Moral dilemmas in mobility1.9Ethics and regulation1.10Case study: ethical analysis of a traffic policy
2.1Moral and legal responsibility2.2The responsibility gap2.3Manufacturer liability2.4Operator liability2.5User liability2.6The Product Liability Directive2.7Insurance for automated vehicles2.8The Uber case in Tempe2.9The UK Automated Vehicles Act2.10Workshop: attributing liability in a collision
3.1Report of the German Ethics Commission3.2The 2020 European Commission recommendations3.3The trolley problem and its limits3.4Decisions in risk situations3.5Algorithmic transparency3.6Safety versus benefit3.7Human-centred design3.8Social acceptance and public perception3.9Human oversight requirements3.10Practical exercise: ethical assessment of an ODD
4.1The public policy cycle4.2Sustainable urban mobility plans4.3The Spanish Sustainable Mobility Act4.4Low-emission zones4.5Road pricing and urban tolls4.6Public transport and subsidies4.7Regulation of shared mobility4.8Regulation of ride-hailing (VTC) and taxis4.9Policy evaluation4.10Case study: evaluation of a low-emission zone
5.1Transport poverty5.2Universal accessibility in transport5.3Gender and mobility5.4Mobility of older people5.5Mobility in rural areas5.6Digital barriers to access5.7Transport affordability5.8Equity indicators5.9Designing inclusive policies5.10Workshop: equity analysis of a bus network
6.1Mobility and climate change6.2A just electrification of transport6.3Vehicle life cycle6.4Critical minerals and supply chain ethics6.5Sustainability due diligence6.6Circular economy in mobility6.7Air quality and health6.8Greenwashing in mobility6.9Corporate responsibility in mobility6.10Practical exercise: assessment of a battery supply chain
7.1Mobility data and privacy7.2Connected vehicles and personal data7.3Cameras and number-plate recognition7.4Location data7.5Public use of private data7.6Surveillance and civil liberties7.7Anonymisation of trajectories7.8Mobility data governance7.9Informed user consent7.10Case study: data policy for a city
8.1The safe system approach8.2Vision Zero and its principles8.3The principle of shared responsibility8.4Speed and ethics8.5Protection of vulnerable road users8.6The Global Plan for the Decade of Action8.7Road safety indicators8.8Evaluation of measures8.9Safety culture8.10Workshop: municipal road safety plan
9.1Multi-level governance of mobility9.2Public participation in mobility9.3Transparency and accountability9.4Mobility stakeholders9.5Conflicts of interest9.6Lobbying and regulation9.7Algorithmic traffic governance9.8Impact assessment9.9Building public trust9.10Practical exercise: participatory process for a mobility plan
10.1Ethical assessment methodologies10.2Human rights impact assessment10.3Social impact assessment10.4Multi-criteria decision analysis10.5Ethical assessment indicators10.6Assessment tools10.7Ethics in innovation10.8Responsible pilot trials10.9Monitoring and review10.10Case study: ethical assessment of a robotaxi
11.1Professional responsibility of the engineer11.2Whistleblowing11.3Conflicts of interest11.4Integrity in testing11.5Lessons from Dieselgate11.6Safety versus commercial pressure11.7Continuing ethics training11.8The role of professional bodies11.9Organisational culture and ethics11.10Workshop: analysis of a professional dilemma
12.1Selection of a policy or technology12.2Ethical framework for the analysis12.3Analysis of responsibilities12.4Impact assessment12.5Policy proposal12.6Participation plan12.7Monitoring indicators12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis 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. 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 NVivo, QGIS, Decidim and R, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for ethical impact assessments, equity analysis of transport networks and participatory planning processes. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive (EU) 2024/2853, Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (United Kingdom), Spanish Law 7/2021 on climate change and energy transition, ISO 39001, UN Regulation No. 157, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689.
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 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 NVivo, QGIS, Decidim and R, 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, plus 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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