Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters. 8 modules covering IEC 60034-1, IEC 60034-2-1 and Ansys Motor-CAD. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters — studying from the United Kingdom
The motorcycle and two-wheeler sector in the United Kingdom includes manufacturers, specialist component suppliers and a strong motorsport and leisure market. Triumph, with its major plant in Hinckley, and specialist firms across the Midlands and the South West contribute to design, engineering and production. Electric two-wheeler development and scooter markets are expanding alongside traditional motorcycle engineering. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and the Motorcycle Industry Association support standards and regulation in this area.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,070 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Are there UK professional bodies that recognise motorcycle engineering training?
The UK has no single regulated title for motorcycle engineers. Relevant bodies include the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of the Motor Industry, which offers its own qualifications. SEIUM's courses are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition by these organisations would be their decision and is not guaranteed.
Do UK motorcycle manufacturers, dealers or suppliers hire people with private engineering qualifications?
Hiring in the UK motorcycle sector typically values hands-on technical experience, workshop skills and relevant engineering knowledge. A private online qualification may help show specialist learning, especially alongside a strong final project, but employers decide how much weight to place on it. Ask prospective employers directly how they view such training.
How long does the programme take, and can I study while working in the UK?
Specialist courses require 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. All study is online in English with an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in the UK without a visa, and fees can be paid in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible if your employer agrees to support you.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Define the propulsion requirements of a two-wheeled electric vehicle.
Compare electrical machine topologies for light traction.
Design motors through electromagnetic analysis.
Size compact inverters with silicon and silicon carbide semiconductors.
Implement vector control and regeneration algorithms.
Integrate the thermal, mechanical and electrical safety of the assembly.
Validate an electric powertrain experimentally.
Who it's for
- Electrical machines engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters.
- Power electronics engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters.
- Motor control engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters.
- Electric powertrain integration engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters.
- Electrical test engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters.
- Electrical safety engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Electric Motors and Compact Inverters.
- Graduates in engineering or science who seek to enter electric motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60034-1
- IEC 60034-2-1
- ISO 21498-1
- ISO 21498-2
- ISO 6469-3
- IEC 60664-1
- UN R136
- ISO 26262-12:2018
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Urban and sport usage cycles1.2Continuous versus peak torque and power1.3Voltages from 48 V to 400 V1.4Hub motor versus mid-drive motor1.5Direct drive and reduction gears1.6Mass and volume constraints1.7Classification of electric L-category vehicles1.8Efficiency over the driving cycle1.9Power regulations for A1 and A2 licences1.10Workshop: motor sizing for an urban motorcycle
2.1Permanent magnet synchronous motors2.2Interior and surface magnets2.3Axial flux motors2.4Synchronous reluctance motors2.5Induction motors for light traction2.6Concentrated and distributed windings2.7NdFeB and rare earth magnets2.8Magnet-free motors and sustainability2.9Traction motors for micromobility2.10Practice: topology comparison by torque density
3.1Magnetic circuit and air gap3.2Torque and efficiency maps3.3Field weakening3.4Iron and copper losses3.5Cogging torque and torque ripple3.6Magnet demagnetisation3.7Slot and pole design3.8Electromagnetic finite element analysis3.9Lamination insulation and stacking3.10Laboratory: efficiency map with Motor-CAD
4.1Three-phase bridge topology4.2Silicon and silicon carbide MOSFETs4.3Switching and conduction losses4.4Gate drivers and dead time4.5DC link capacitors4.6Compact power PCB design4.7Overcurrent and overvoltage protection4.8Power density and packaging4.9Inverter electromagnetic compatibility4.10Case study: semiconductor selection for 96 V
5.1Clarke and Park transforms5.2Field-oriented vector control5.3SVPWM vector modulation and overmodulation5.4Sensorless position control5.5Resolver and Hall sensors5.6Maximum torque per ampere strategies5.7Regenerative braking and blending with hydraulic braking5.8Torque response and riding feel5.9Electric traction control5.10Practice: FOC control in Simulink
6.1Air and liquid cooling6.2Thermal models of motor and inverter6.3Temperature limits of magnets and windings6.4Thermal derating under intensive use6.5Sealing and IP protection6.6Mechanical integration in the swingarm6.7High-voltage wiring and connectors6.8Mass and centre of gravity6.9Magnetic and acoustic motor noise6.10Case study: derating on a prolonged climb
7.1Dynamometer test benches for electric motors7.2Efficiency and loss measurement7.3Insulation and insulation coordination7.4High-voltage electrical safety7.5Vibration and humidity environmental tests7.6Functional safety of torque7.7Semiconductor reliability7.8Inverter fault diagnosis7.9Bearing durability in electric motors7.10Workshop: efficiency test protocol
8.1Vehicle and cycle specification8.2Motor topology selection8.3Preliminary electromagnetic design8.4Inverter design8.5Control strategy8.6Thermal analysis of motor and inverter8.7Test plan8.8Cost and mass estimation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully online training (100%) on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Motor-CAD, JMAG-Designer, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, Altair Flux, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring the efficiency map on a dynamometer bench, thermal testing of the motor and inverter over a usage cycle, and vector control on a hardware-in-the-loop platform. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Define the propulsion requirements of a two-wheeled electric vehicle.
Compare electrical machine topologies for light traction.
Design motors through electromagnetic analysis.
Size compact inverters with silicon and silicon carbide semiconductors.
Implement vector control and regeneration algorithms.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Ansys Motor-CAD, JMAG-Designer, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink and Altair Flux. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is an institute-specific qualification, not an official degree from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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