Master’s in EOD, UXO and Humanitarian Demining Engineering (Technical-Regulatory, Non-Operational)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in EOD, UXO and humanitarian demining engineering from a technical, regulatory and non-operational perspective: 12 modules covering explosive contamination, international law, IMAS, information management and GIS, detection technologies, risk management, land release, ammunition management, risk education and programme management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in EOD, UXO and Humanitarian Demining Engineering (Technical-Regulatory, Non-Operational) — studying from the United States
Defense engineering is a major pillar of the American economy, with strong clusters in Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Connecticut and California. Prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems Inc. develop land, air and naval systems for the Department of Defense. Work spans vehicle design, weapons integration, survivability and secure systems, governed by strict security and procurement rules. Engineers in this field often hold or pursue security clearances, which shapes career paths and project access.
Fees for the United States: US$11,090 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies and clearance rules apply to defense and land-systems engineering?
Defense engineering in the US is shaped by the Department of Defense and agencies such as the Army Contracting Command, with work often requiring security clearances issued through federal processes. Professional engineering bodies include the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and ASME for mechanical systems. Licensure, where needed, comes from state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees and do not confer clearances or licences.
Do US defense contractors and government employers recognize private engineering qualifications?
US defense primes and government employers typically require US citizenship for many roles, security clearances, and accredited degrees or proven experience. A private online qualification is not a substitute for these and is assessed by each employer. It may complement existing expertise, but it should not be relied on as a route into cleared or government positions.
Can a US-based engineer study land-systems topics online alongside full-time work?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. The workload is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers fund training, so you may wish to ask your employer about support.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the humanitarian impact of mines and explosive remnants.
Apply the international legal framework for mine action.
Implement procedures compliant with the IMAS standards.
Manage contamination information using GIS.
Evaluate detection technologies from a technical and regulatory standpoint.
Plan land release with quality control.
Design risk education and victim assistance programmes.
Who it's for
- Mine action programme managers.
- Information management specialists in humanitarian contexts.
- Quality managers in humanitarian demining.
- Humanitarian policy advisers.
- Ammunition management technicians.
- Risk education specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in international organisations.
What you'll work with
- International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) (UN standards for mine action)
- Ottawa Convention (prohibition of anti-personnel mines)
- Convention on Cluster Munitions (prohibition of cluster munitions)
- International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) (safe and secure ammunition management)
- CCW Protocol V (explosive remnants of war)
- CEN CWA 14747 (test and evaluation of metal detectors)
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- IMSMA Core
- QGIS
- ArcGIS
- KoboToolbox
- R
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Humanitarian impact of mines and explosive remnants1.2Landmine Monitor data1.3Types of contamination: mines, UXO and abandoned munitions1.4Socio-economic consequences1.5History of mine action1.6Actors: UN, NGOs and national authorities1.7Technical-regulatory and non-operational approach1.8Humanitarian principles1.9Gender and diversity in mine action1.10Case study: contamination profile of an affected country
2.1Ottawa Convention2.2Convention on Cluster Munitions2.3CCW Protocols II and V2.4International humanitarian law2.5Obligations of States Parties2.6Transparency reports2.7Clearance deadlines and extensions2.8Rights of victims2.9Compliance mechanisms2.10Workshop: analysis of an Article 7 transparency report
3.1Structure of the IMAS3.2Quality management in mine action3.3Accreditation of organisations3.4Land release3.5Non-technical and technical survey3.6Occupational health and safety3.7Information management3.8Derived national standards3.9TNMA technical notes3.10Practical: drafting IMAS-compliant standing operating procedures
4.1The IMSMA Core system4.2Field data collection4.3Hazardous area data models4.4GIS analysis of contamination4.5Task prioritisation4.6Remote sensing and image analysis4.7Integration of historical data4.8Data quality and validation4.9Indicators and reporting4.10Lab: spatial analysis of hazardous areas with QGIS
5.1Metal detectors: induction principles5.2Ground-penetrating radar5.3Dual-sensor detectors5.4Vapour detection and biosensors5.5Detection animals: regulatory framework5.6Aerial detection with drones5.7Detector testing to CEN CWA 147475.8Performance by soil type5.9Research into new technologies5.10Case study: comparison of detectors in different soils
6.1Risk assessment in humanitarian tasks6.2Residual and tolerable risk6.3Analysis of accidents and incidents6.4Personal protective equipment under IMAS6.5Medical evacuation plans6.6Field security management6.7Accident investigation6.8Safety culture6.9Safety indicators6.10Workshop: analysis of an accident report
7.1The land release process7.2Cancellation, reduction and clearance7.3Statistical sampling in quality control7.4Quality control and quality assurance7.5Handover of land to communities7.6Management of non-conformities7.7Audits of organisations7.8Continuous improvement7.9External monitoring7.10Practical: sampling plan for quality control
8.1Safe management of ammunition stockpiles8.2UN International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG)8.3Accidental explosions at ammunition depots8.4Safety distances and hazard classification8.5Surveillance and shelf life of ammunition8.6Stockpile destruction: regulatory framework8.7Environmental impact8.8Accounting and control8.9Surplus reduction programmes8.10Case study: risk assessment of a depot according to IATG
9.1Explosive ordnance risk education9.2Community liaison9.3Victim assistance and rehabilitation9.4Socio-economic inclusion9.5Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities9.6Psychosocial support9.7Impact evaluation9.8Campaign design9.9Community participation9.10Workshop: design of a risk education campaign
10.1Environmental impact of contamination10.2Environmental management according to IMAS 07.1310.3Soil remediation10.4Links with sustainable development10.5Agriculture and land use after release10.6Infrastructure and reconstruction10.7Socio-economic impact assessment10.8Funding and donors10.9National planning10.10Case study: impact assessment of land release
11.1National authorities and centres11.2National mine action strategies11.3Project management and the logical framework11.4Contracting and coordination of operators11.5Monitoring and evaluation11.6Financial management11.7National capacity development11.8Transition to national ownership11.9Lessons learned from programmes11.10Practical: logical framework for a land release project
12.1Selection of the study context12.2Legal and regulatory analysis12.3Contamination analysis12.4Information management proposal12.5Risk management plan12.6Quality and land release plan12.7Socio-economic assessment12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS, KoboToolbox and R, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for spatial analysis of hazardous areas, design of quality-control sampling plans and risk assessment of ammunition depots. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), Ottawa Convention, Convention on Cluster Munitions, International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG), CCW Protocol V, CEN CWA 14747, ISO 9001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS, KoboToolbox and R, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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