Postgraduate Diploma in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management. 8 modules covering FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations, FIM Superbike World Championship Regulations and Python (NumPy, pandas). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management — 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
Describe the construction and behaviour of competition tyres.
Analyse the degradation mechanisms and their causes.
Design race strategies according to compounds and conditions.
Build lap-time and degradation models.
Adjust the setup to manage tyre wear.
Make race decisions under weather uncertainty.
Apply the tyre regulations of the FIM championships.
Who it's for
- Strategy engineer who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Tyre engineer who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Track engineer who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Performance analyst who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Tyre supplier technician who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Team technical chief who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations
- FIM Superbike World Championship Regulations
- UNECE Regulation No. 75
- ISO 8855:2011
- ETRTO Standards Manual
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Radial construction, carcass and belts1.2Soft, medium and hard compounds1.3Asymmetric dual-compound tyres1.4Slicks, intermediates and wets1.5Working temperature and warmers1.6Cold and hot pressure1.7Grip, hysteresis and slip1.8Contact patch and camber1.9Single-supplier allocation and regulations1.10Case study: compound sheet for a weekend
2.1Mechanical and thermal wear2.2Graining, blistering and chunking2.3Lap-by-lap performance drop-off2.4Influence of a full fuel tank2.5Effect of riding style2.6Sensitivity to track surface temperature2.7Interaction with traction control2.8Visual reading of used tyres2.9Hardness and wear measurement2.10Laboratory: degradation curve from lap times
3.1Race objectives and scenarios3.2Compound choice for the start3.3Target pace and gap management3.4Start, first lap and position3.5Tyre management in the second half3.6Sprint races versus long races3.7Flag-to-flag and bike change3.8Red flag and restart3.9Pit-board communication with the rider3.10Workshop: strategy for a 25-lap race
4.1Time models per lap4.2Degradation regression by compound4.3Monte Carlo Race Simulation4.4Probability of rain and decisions4.5Effect of traffic and overtakes4.6Fuel consumption and maps4.7Strategy decision trees4.8Parameter sensitivity4.9Display tools4.10Practice: Strategy Simulator in Python
5.1Weight distribution and rear load5.2Swingarm geometry and anti-squat5.3Suspension settings and wear5.4Power and smoothness maps5.5Engine braking and rear slide5.6Adjustments for track temperature5.7Minimum regulatory pressure and sensors5.8Correlation with the rider5.9Trade-off between qualifying and race5.10Case study: setup adjustment after excessive degradation
6.1Temperature and pressure sensors6.2Telemetry and data after session6.3Long run analysis6.4Comparison between colleagues6.5Tire Supplier Reports6.6Asphalt weather and temperature6.7Decision making under uncertainty6.8RISK MANAGEMENT6.9Strategy Debrief6.10Practice: FP2 Long Run Analysis
7.1FIM Grand Prix Tire Regulation7.2Pilot assignments7.3Minimum pressure and penalties7.4Rain procedures7.5Flag-to-flag rules7.6Sprint Race and Format7.7National and international categories7.8Suppliers in other championships7.9Sustainability and tires7.10Case study: Decision on wet track exit
8.1Circuit selection and conditions8.2Collection of historical data8.3Degradation model8.4Scenario simulation8.5Strategy proposal8.6Associated setup plan8.7Contingency Plan8.8Report and presentation to the team8.9Memory 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 timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Python (NumPy, pandas), MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB, Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for lap-time and race degradation analysis, Monte Carlo strategy simulation and simulated weekend debriefs. Assessment is continuous 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.
Describe the construction and behaviour of competition tyres.
Analyse the degradation mechanisms and their causes.
Design race strategies according to compounds and conditions.
Build lap-time and degradation models.
Adjust the setup to manage tyre wear.
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 English 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 consists of 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
Work is carried out with Python (NumPy, pandas), MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB, Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
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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