Postgraduate Diploma in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road)
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road). 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2022/1426, UNECE R157 and esmini. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road) — studying from the United Kingdom
The UK is developing a strong position in autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems, supported by testbeds such as the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle sites and the Automated Vehicles Act framework. Automotive manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and technology firms work on sensor fusion, perception, functional safety and vehicle software architectures. Centres in the Midlands, the North and Scotland host research collaborations between universities and industry. Demand is growing for engineers who combine embedded software, machine learning and vehicle systems knowledge to build software-defined vehicles.
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
What UK professional bodies relate to autonomous vehicle and ADAS engineering?
Relevant UK bodies include the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the British Computer Society (BCS) for software, and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Professional registration is managed through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide. Contact the IET or BCS to check how your study would be considered.
Do UK automotive and technology employers hire people with private qualifications in autonomy and ADAS?
UK employers in autonomous and ADAS development, including vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and software firms, usually focus on technical skill, project experience and the ability to work on safety-critical systems. A private qualification may help show your specialist knowledge, but how it is valued depends on each employer. Evidence of practical work, such as simulation or coding projects, is often more decisive.
How much time will this take alongside a UK job, and what language level do I need?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you need strong technical English reading and writing skills. Because there is no need for a student visa to study from home, you can keep your current UK role while studying. Each programme has a defined number of hours, and you will be assigned a technical tutor. Compare the hours with your schedule and ask about employer funding options before committing.
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
Design validation plans that combine simulation, track and road testing.
Run large-scale simulation campaigns.
Plan track tests with standardised objectives.
Organise open-road tests in line with regulations.
Manage campaign data in a traceable way.
Correlate results across test environments.
Prepare assessment reports for the safety case.
Who it's for
- ADAS validation engineer looking to specialise in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road).
- Test campaign manager looking to specialise in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road).
- Track test engineer looking to specialise in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road).
- Specialised test driver looking to specialise in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road).
- Test data engineer looking to specialise in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road).
- Homologation manager looking to specialise in Mixed Test Campaigns (sim-track-road).
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join car manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2022/1426
- UNECE R157
- ISO 22133:2023
- ISO 19206
- SAE J3018
- DGT instruction 15/V-113
- ISO 34502:2022
- ASAM MDF
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Validation pillars: simulation, track and road1.2Strengths and limits of each environment1.3Assigning scenarios to environments1.4UNECE's NATM multi-pillar method1.5Test requirements of Regulation (EU) 2022/14261.6Master validation plan1.7Campaign budget, timelines and resources1.8Test risk management1.9Campaign progress indicators1.10Case study: master plan for a motorway pilot
2.1Simulation chain architecture2.2Mass execution in the cloud2.3Parametric sweeps and Monte Carlo2.4Automated assessment criteria2.5Results management and storage2.6Credibility of the toolchain2.7Selecting cases for track testing2.8Reproducing road cases in simulation2.9Computing costs and optimisation2.10Lab: parametric sweep in esmini
3.1Track facilities and their areas3.2Test objectives under ISO 192063.3Guided mobile platforms3.4Synchronisation under ISO 221333.5Inertial measurement and GNSS RTK systems3.6Euro NCAP ADAS protocols3.7Personnel safety on track3.8Test repeatability and tolerances3.9Track data management3.10Practical: cut-in test protocol with soft target
4.1Legal framework for public-road testing4.2Authorisation under DGT Instruction 15/V-1134.3Safety drivers and their training4.4Good practice under SAE J30184.5Route planning and ODD coverage4.6Continuous data logging and triggers4.7Managing disengagements and incidents4.8Insurance and liability4.9Communication with authorities and the public4.10Case study: application for test authorisation in Spain
5.1Recording formats: ASAM MDF and rosbag5.2Ingestion, cataloguing and search5.3Labelling events and scenarios5.4Time synchronisation between sources5.5Recording quality and completeness5.6Image privacy and anonymisation5.7Storage and costs5.8Traceability across environments5.9Visualisation tools5.10Workshop: track data ingestion pipeline
6.1Reproducing track tests in simulation6.2Trajectory comparison metrics6.3Validation of sensor models6.4Analysis of discrepancies6.5Model tuning and calibration6.6Correlation acceptance criteria6.7Limits of model validity6.8Feedback from road to simulation6.9Credibility documentation6.10Practical: correlation of an AEB braking event between track and simulation
7.1Assessment of pass criteria7.2Statistical analysis of results7.3Handling failures and regressions7.4Reports for the safety case7.5Evidence for the approval authority7.6Lessons learned7.7Reuse of results in new versions7.8Campaign dashboard7.9Reporting to management7.10Case study: final report for an ALKS campaign
8.1Selecting the function and ODD8.2Assigning scenarios to environments8.3Simulation plan8.4Track protocol8.5Road test plan8.6Data management plan8.7Correlation strategy8.8Assessment report8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, 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 esmini, IPG CarMaker, OxTS RT3000, Humanetics ABD Path Following, ROS 2, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures from mass cloud simulation campaigns, soft-target track tests and open-road tests with a safety driver. 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.
Design validation plans that combine simulation, track and road testing.
Run large-scale simulation campaigns.
Plan track tests with standardised objectives.
Organise open-road tests in line with regulations.
Manage campaign data in a traceable way.
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 Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with esmini, IPG CarMaker, OxTS RT3000, Humanetics ABD Path Following, ROS 2. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma on 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 postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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