Master’s in EMC/EMI in Electric Vehicles and EVSE
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in EMC/EMI in electric vehicles and EVSE — design, testing and mitigation. 12 modules covering electromagnetic compatibility, EV noise sources, filtering and shielding, PCB design for EMC, vehicle regulations, charging and EVSE EMC, emission and immunity testing, EMC simulation, human exposure to fields and EMC project management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in EMC/EMI in Electric Vehicles and EVSE — studying from South Africa
South Africa's transition to electromobility is gaining momentum, with automotive manufacturers evaluating electric and hybrid models and local battery and hydrogen research under way. The country has significant mineral resources, including platinum group metals relevant to fuel cells, and universities and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research support work on energy storage and hydrogen technologies. Government policy on the energy transition shapes investment in charging infrastructure and related industries. Engineers in this field work across vehicle systems, power electronics and energy storage.
Fees for South Africa: R 110 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Is this qualification recognised by South African bodies in electromobility, batteries or hydrogen?
ECSA is the statutory registration body for engineers in South Africa, and there is no separate national register for electromobility or hydrogen specialists. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and are not accredited by a national body. Whether employers or the relevant professional body recognise them is their decision, so confirm this with them before you enrol.
Are there South African employers in batteries or hydrogen who might value this training?
South Africa has growing interest in electric mobility, battery storage and green hydrogen, with activity in automotive, energy and research organisations. Employers generally look for experience, technical competence and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may help you show specialist knowledge, but it does not guarantee a job. Discuss the programme with target employers and use it alongside practical experience.
Can I manage this with work, and does employer funding exist?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English. Study is remote, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which many employers offer for professional development in general terms.
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
Understand the mechanisms of electromagnetic emission and immunity.
Identify noise sources in traction and charging systems.
Design filters, shielding and grounding.
Apply EMC criteria to PCB design.
Plan tests according to vehicle and EVSE regulations.
Simulate electromagnetic phenomena in the vehicle.
Manage EMC throughout the project.
Who it's for
- Automotive EMC engineers.
- EMC test engineers.
- Power electronics engineers.
- EMC type-approval engineers.
- PCB designers.
- EVSE charger engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into electric automotive.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 10 (vehicle electromagnetic compatibility)
- CISPR 25 (radio disturbance limits for on-board receivers)
- CISPR 12 (radio disturbance limits for off-board receivers)
- ISO 11452-4 (bulk current injection immunity)
- ISO 7637-2 (electrical transient conduction)
- IEC 61851-21-2 (EMC requirements for off-board EV charging systems)
- Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive)
- IEC 62764-1 (human exposure to fields in vehicles)
- CST Studio Suite
- Ansys HFSS
- LTspice
- Rohde & Schwarz EMC32
- Altium Designer
12 modules
1.1Emission and immunity1.2Sources, coupling paths and victims1.3Conducted and radiated coupling1.4Near and far fields1.5Decibels and units1.6Spectrum of switched signals1.7EMC in electric vehicles1.8Regulatory framework1.9The cost of EMC problems1.10Case study: analysis of an EMC failure in the field
2.1Traction inverters2.2SiC dv/dt and di/dt2.3Common-mode currents2.4Bearing currents2.5DC/DC converters2.6On-board chargers2.7Electric motors2.8High-voltage cables2.9System resonances2.10Lab: measuring common-mode noise in an inverter
3.1Common-mode and differential-mode filters3.2Y capacitors and leakage current3.3Common-mode chokes3.4Ferrites3.5Cable shielding3.6360° shield termination3.7Enclosures and EMC gaskets3.8Grounding3.9HV bus design3.10Practical: filter design for an inverter
4.1Current loops4.2Ground planes4.3Layer stack-up4.4Decoupling4.5Layout of power stages4.6High-speed signals4.7Return paths4.8PCB simulation4.9EMC design reviews4.10Lab: EMC review of a layout
5.1UNECE Regulation 105.2CISPR 255.3CISPR 125.4ISO 114525.5ISO 76375.6ISO 106055.7Manufacturers' requirements5.8EMC type approval5.9Aftermarket electronic equipment5.10Workshop: test matrix for a component
6.1EMC of AC chargers6.2EMC of fast DC chargers6.3IEC 61851-21-26.4IEC 61000-66.5Harmonics and flicker6.6PLC communications and interference6.7Charger immunity6.8EMC of charging stations6.9EMC Directive 2014/30/EU6.10Practical: test plan for a wallbox
7.1Semi-anechoic chambers7.2Antennas and receivers7.3Line impedance stabilisation networks7.4High-voltage conducted measurement7.5Radiated measurement7.6Whole-vehicle measurements7.7Measurement uncertainty7.8Pre-compliance7.9Emission diagnosis7.10Lab: conducted measurement to CISPR 25
8.1Bulk current injection (BCI)8.2Radiated immunity8.3Electrical transients8.4Electrostatic discharge8.5Magnetic fields8.6Whole-vehicle immunity8.7Functional performance criteria8.8Equipment monitoring8.9Failure analysis8.10Practical: BCI test of a module
9.1Modelling noise sources9.2Circuit simulation with parasitics9.33D electromagnetic simulation9.4Cable models9.5Whole-vehicle simulation9.6Correlation with tests9.7CST and HFSS tools9.8Filter optimisation9.9Limitations9.10Lab: simulation of coupling in an HV cable
10.1Low-frequency fields in EVs10.2Wireless inductive charging10.3ICNIRP limits10.4Recommendation 1999/519/EC10.5IEC 62764-110.6Measuring fields in the cabin10.7Active medical implants10.8Workers Directive 2013/35/EU10.9Communication to the user10.10Case study: field assessment in an EV
11.1EMC control plan11.2Supplier requirements11.3Design reviews11.4Problem diagnosis11.5Last-minute fixes11.6Laboratory management11.7Cost and schedule11.8Lessons learned11.9Technical documentation11.10Workshop: EMC plan for a vehicle programme
12.1Target component or system12.2Noise source analysis12.3Mitigation strategy12.4Filter design12.5Simulation12.6Pre-compliance testing12.7Analysis of results12.8Type-approval plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online learning 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 CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, LTspice, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Altium Designer, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: conducted and radiated emission measurements, BCI immunity tests and pre-compliance testing in the laboratory. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UNECE Regulation No. 10, CISPR 25, CISPR 12, ISO 11452-4, ISO 7637-2, IEC 61851-21-2, Directive 2014/30/EU, IEC 62764-1.
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 CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, LTspice, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Altium Designer, 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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