Postgraduate Diploma in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements. 8 modules covering ISO 8855, SAE J670 and Adams Car. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements — studying from the United Kingdom
The UK automotive industry is a significant contributor to manufacturing, with major plants in the West Midlands, the North East and the South West, and a strong presence of global brands and specialist engineering firms. Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan Sunderland, Toyota Burnaston and Mini Oxford shape demand for engineers in vehicle design, powertrain, body engineering and production. Motorsport engineering is concentrated around Silverstone, Northamptonshire and the Oxfordshire and Midlands area, where Formula One teams and endurance racing operations employ large numbers of specialists. Engineers in this sector work on product development, testing and supply chain management.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,490 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to automotive engineering qualifications and professional registration?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) are established UK bodies in this field, and the Engineering Council regulates chartered and incorporated engineer titles. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not automatically provide professional registration. Ask IMechE or the Engineering Council how your study would be assessed for registration.
How are automotive and motorsport qualifications viewed by UK employers?
UK car manufacturers, suppliers and motorsport teams typically assess candidates on practical capability, project evidence and experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist study, but employers decide how much weight to give it. Building a portfolio of relevant technical projects alongside your study will strengthen your position with UK employers.
Is it realistic to study automotive engineering online while working in the UK, and does my employer need to fund it?
Online study means you can fit learning around work without relocating or needing a student visa. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer sponsorship for job-related training, which is a common arrangement in general terms but depends on your employer's policy. Your assigned technical tutor can help you plan your workload. Confirm the time commitment and fee schedule before enrolling.
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
Interpret kinematics and compliance tests and metrics.
Analyse the effect of compliance on vehicle behaviour.
Instrument vehicles for dynamic measurement.
Design and carry out track measurements.
Correlate multibody models with measured data.
Apply K&C results to vehicle development.
Manage the quality and uncertainty of tests.
Who it's for
- Vehicle dynamics engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Test engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Instrumentation engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Suspension engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Multibody simulation engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Chassis development engineer looking to specialise in Applied K&C and Vehicle Measurements.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8855
- SAE J670
- ISO 4138
- ISO 7401
- ISO 19364
- ISO/IEC 17025
- ISO/IEC Guide 98-3
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Kinematics versus compliance1.2K&C bench set-up1.3Parallel bump tests1.4Roll tests1.5Lateral force tests1.6Longitudinal force tests1.7Self-aligning moment tests1.8Steering tests1.9Standard K&C metrics1.10Case study: interpreting a K&C report
2.1Bush stiffness2.2Deformation of arms and uprights2.3Steer and camber under lateral force2.4Compliance under braking2.5Steering compliance2.6Chassis stiffness2.7Effect of ball joints and connections2.8Influence on stability2.9Design to minimise compliance2.10Practice: compliance model with FEA
3.1Displacement sensors3.2Load cells in push-rods3.3Six-component wheel dynamometers3.4Slip angle sensors3.5High-frequency GPS and IMU3.6Laser height measurement3.7Data synchronisation3.8Sensor calibration3.9Installation on a competition vehicle3.10Laboratory: calibrating a push-rod load cell
4.1Track test design4.2Steady-state constant-radius manoeuvres4.3Transient lane-change manoeuvres4.4Braking and traction tests4.5Repeatability and conditions4.6Data processing4.7Tyre force estimation4.8Comparison with bench K&C4.9Measurement report4.10Practice: steady-state circle manoeuvre
5.1Building multibody models5.2Stiffness tuning5.3K&C model validation5.4Correlation with track data5.5Correlation indicators5.6Sources of discrepancy5.7Model updating5.8Use in the simulator5.9Version management5.10Case study: model correlation in Adams Car
6.1K&C targets by category6.2Vehicle benchmarking6.3Design improvements6.4Bush selection6.5Steering optimisation6.6Impact on the driver6.7Development plan6.8Cost and timelines6.9Lessons learned log6.10Case study: K&C benchmarking of two vehicles
7.1Standardised test procedures7.2Measurement uncertainty7.3Calibration traceability7.4Data management7.5Test safety7.6Laboratory accreditation7.7Communicating results7.8Quality audits7.9Continuous process improvement cycle7.10Workshop: estimating measurement uncertainty
8.1Vehicle definition8.2K&C test plan8.3Instrumentation plan8.4Track measurements8.5Vehicle multibody model8.6Test and model correlation8.7Improvement proposals8.8Writing the technical report8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM 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 Adams Car, MATLAB, MoTeC i2 Pro, Abaqus, VI-CarRealTime, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real K&C bench test procedures, instrumented track measurements and multibody model correlation. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Interpret kinematics and compliance tests and metrics.
Analyse the effect of compliance on vehicle behaviour.
Instrument vehicles for dynamic measurement.
Design and carry out track measurements.
Correlate multibody models with measured data.
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 level of 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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Adams Car, MATLAB, MoTeC i2 Pro, Abaqus and VI-CarRealTime. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when enrolling.
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