Postgraduate Diploma in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation
Online 800 h postgraduate diploma in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation. 8 modules covering ISO 8855:2011 vehicle dynamics, vocabulary, Regulation (EU) 168/2013 on the type-approval of L-category vehicles and BikeSim. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation — 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
Explain motorcycle dynamics on straights and in curves.
Model acceleration and braking limits.
Analyse lateral dynamics using lean angle data.
Instrument a motorcycle for dynamic testing.
Validate systems with rider-in-the-loop simulators.
Identify rider models from telemetry.
Develop integrated dynamic validation plans.
Who it's for
- Motorcycle dynamics engineer wishing to specialise in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation.
- Simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation.
- Motorcycling data engineer wishing to specialise in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation.
- Control electronics engineer wishing to specialise in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation.
- Track engineer wishing to specialise in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation.
- Validation engineer wishing to specialise in Longitudinal/Lateral Dynamics and Rider-in-the-Loop Validation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motorcycle racing competition.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8855:2011 vehicle dynamics, vocabulary
- Regulation (EU) 168/2013 on the type-approval of L-category vehicles
- UNECE Regulation No. 78 on motorcycle braking
- ISO 26262-12 adaptation to motorcycles
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 on functional safety of L-category vehicles
- FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Balance on straights and in curves1.2Lean angle and centrifugal force1.3Counter-steering and corner entry1.4Gyroscopic effect of the wheels1.5Motorcycle tyres: camber thrust1.6Tyre profile radius of curvature1.7Coupling between longitudinal and lateral dynamics1.8Linear motorcycle models1.9Differences from car dynamics1.10Workshop: calculating lean angle in a corner
2.1Acceleration limited by power and traction2.2Wheelie and wheelie control2.3Braking limited by stoppie2.4Longitudinal load transfer2.5Front-rear braking distribution2.6Engine braking and slipper clutch2.7Swingarm behaviour under acceleration2.8Pitch and suspension response2.9Corner exit optimisation2.10Practice: acceleration simulation with wheelie limit
3.1Lateral forces in the tyre3.2Response to counter-steering3.3Roll rate3.4Understeer and oversteer on a motorcycle3.5Cornering line and rider line3.6Behaviour in linked corners3.7Influence of geometry3.8Effect of lateral aerodynamic load3.9Measurement of lateral dynamics3.10Laboratory: analysis of lean angle and yaw rate data
4.1IMU sensors and lean angle4.2Suspension potentiometers4.3Brake pressure sensors4.4Steering torque4.5Wheel speed and slip4.6GPS and position4.7Compact data acquisition systems4.8Sensor calibration4.9Telemetry in motorcycle racing4.10Practice: setting up a data acquisition system on a motorcycle
5.1Motorcycle simulators5.2Motion platforms for motorcycles5.3Rider interaction with the simulator5.4Real-time models5.5Validation scenarios5.6Comparison of real and virtual rider5.7Subjective rider assessment5.8Simulator limitations5.9Uses in electronics development5.10Case study: validating a traction control system in the simulator
6.1Rider body movement6.2Handlebar control and steering torque6.3Closed-loop rider models6.4Identification from telemetry6.5Differences between riding styles6.6Influence on stability6.7Virtual rider for optimisation6.8Perception models6.9Applications in simulation6.10Laboratory: identifying a rider's steering torque
7.1Dynamic validation plan7.2Correlation between simulation and track7.3Validation indicators7.4Standardised manoeuvre tests7.5Stability tests7.6Validation of electronic systems7.7Structured subjective assessment7.8Validation report7.9Discrepancy management7.10Case study: validating a new geometry with a rider
8.1Definition of the target motorcycle8.2Longitudinal and lateral dynamic model8.3Instrumentation plan8.4Simulator scenarios8.5Rider model8.6Correlation with track data8.7Results analysis8.8Development recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BikeSim, VI-BikeRealTime, MATLAB/Simulink, 2D Datarecording, MoTeC i2 Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for longitudinal and lateral dynamics simulation, rider-in-the-simulator sessions, and track data and simulation 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.
Explain the dynamics of the motorcycle on straights and in curves.
Model acceleration and braking limits.
Analyse lateral dynamics using lean angle data.
Instrument a motorcycle for dynamic testing.
Validate systems with rider-in-the-loop simulators.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 work with BikeSim, VI-BikeRealTime, MATLAB/Simulink, 2D Datarecording, MoTeC i2 Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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