Master’s in Regularity Rallies and Classic Sports Engineering — Instruments, Roadbooks, Timing, Strategy
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regularity rally and classic sport engineering: instruments, roadbooks, timing and strategy. 12 modules covering regularity regulations, average-speed and time calculation, measuring instruments and calibration, roadbook navigation, timing and classification, competition strategy and rally organisation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Regularity Rallies and Classic Sports Engineering — Instruments, Roadbooks, Timing, Strategy — studying from South Africa
Classic vehicle restoration is a niche but active interest in South Africa, supported by owners' clubs, specialist workshops and historic motorsport events. Restoration work draws on skills in mechanical engineering, materials and heritage conservation. Specialists source parts, rebuild engines and conserve bodywork for vintage and classic cars and motorcycles. Clubs and heritage organisations help maintain the community and promote conservation practice.
Fees for South Africa: R 129 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any South African body, so they are not official state degrees. Restoration work is not generally a regulated title, though ECSA registration applies to engineering roles and the SABS covers relevant standards. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by clients, employers or the relevant body, so check with them first.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in restoration and classic vehicles?
The classic vehicle sector is largely made up of specialist workshops, collectors and small firms that value demonstrable craftsmanship and reputation over formal credentials. A private qualification may add technical depth to your profile, but its impact depends on individual clients and employers. Speak to people in the field to see how they would regard it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. You get an assigned technical tutor, can pay in instalments, and may seek employer sponsorship. Ask SEIUM about time-zone and workload details before committing.
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What you will be able to do
Understand regularity as a sporting discipline.
Interpret regularity regulations.
Calculate averages and times accurately.
Install and calibrate measuring instruments.
Navigate effectively with a roadbook.
Apply competition strategies.
Organise safe regularity rallies.
Who it's for
- Regularity co-drivers.
- Classic rally drivers.
- Rally organisers.
- Timekeepers.
- Classic car preparers.
- Roadbook designers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into historic motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code (rules of international motor sport)
- RFEDA Common Prescriptions (general rules of the Spanish motor sport federation)
- General Traffic Regulations (Real Decreto 1428/2003) (Spanish road traffic rules)
- Real Decreto 920/2017 (Spanish regulation on roadworthiness testing)
- Real Decreto 892/2013 (Spanish regulation on historic vehicles)
- Appendix K to the International Sporting Code (technical regulations for historic vehicles)
- FIA Standard 8853-2016 (safety harnesses)
- UN Regulation No. 22 (protective helmets)
- Blunik
- Terratrip
- QGIS
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Earth
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1History of regularity rallies1.2Differences between regularity and speed events1.3Sport regularity and classic regularity1.4Major European regularity rallies1.5Profile of participating crews1.6Classes by vehicle age1.7Values of the discipline1.8Safety on open roads1.9Current trends in the discipline1.10Case study: analysis of an international regularity rally
2.1FIA regulations for regularity2.2RFEDA and regional federation regulations2.3Supplementary regulations of an event2.4Legal maximum average speeds2.5Time controls and passage controls2.6Secret passage controls2.7Penalties for early and late arrival2.8Permitted instrumentation by category2.9Protest procedure2.10Workshop: interpreting a set of supplementary regulations
3.1Relationship between distance, time and average speed3.2Calculation of ideal times3.3Changes of average within a section3.4Time tables3.5Corrections for actual distance3.6Rounding and precision3.7Fast mental calculation3.8Regularity spreadsheets3.9Common calculation errors3.10Practical exercise: time table for a section with three averages
4.1Rally odometers4.2Electronic trip masters4.3Wheel and inductive sensors4.4GPS and its limitations4.5Precision stopwatches4.6Regularity mobile apps4.7Period instruments in classic classes4.8Installation of instruments4.9Equipment maintenance4.10Lab: installing a wheel sensor
5.1The organiser's calibration section5.2Correction factor5.3Influence of tyres and pressures5.4Calibration and temperature5.5Checks during the event5.6Recalibration after incidents5.7Calibration records5.8Differences between instruments5.9Managing accumulated errors5.10Case study: calibration correction mid-stage
6.1Structure of the roadbook6.2Symbols and notes6.3Partial and total distances6.4Reading the roadbook ahead6.5Navigation at complex junctions6.6Use of visual references6.7Handling route errors6.8Maps and cartography6.9Period roadbooks6.10Workshop: reading a hundred-tulip roadbook
7.1Organiser timing systems7.2GPS timing7.3Passage and secret controls7.4Calculation of penalties7.5Age coefficients7.6Partial and final classifications7.7Timing protests7.8Transparency of results7.9Classification software7.10Practical exercise: calculating a classification with coefficients
8.1Stage planning8.2Pace management8.3Recovering after an error8.4In-car communication8.5Division of tasks8.6Dealing with real traffic8.7Fatigue management8.8Analysis of previous sections8.9Strategy at secret controls8.10Case study: strategic analysis of a stage
9.1Reliability over long distances9.2Pre-rally inspection9.3Tyres and pressures9.4Lighting for night sections9.5Co-driver ergonomics9.6Spares and tools on board9.7Basic passive safety9.8Vehicle documentation9.9Insurance and assistance9.10Workshop: preparation checklist for a classic car for regularity
10.1Classic sport and its regulations10.2Eligible vehicles in classic sport10.3Performance and safety10.4Recommended safety equipment10.5Demanding averages on closed sections10.6Specific mechanical preparation10.7Differences from classic regularity10.8Benchmark events10.9Risk management10.10Practical exercise: preparation for a closed sport regularity section
11.1Route design11.2Averages and sections11.3Permits and authorities11.4Road and participant safety11.5Timing and officials11.6Logistics and hotels11.7Applicable insurance and cover11.8Communication and sponsorship11.9Event evaluation11.10Case study: design of a two-day rally
12.1Selection of an event or project12.2Analysis of the applicable regulations12.3Instrumentation plan12.4Calibration and navigation plan12.5Competition strategy12.6Vehicle preparation12.7Evaluation of results12.8Conclusions and future lines of work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is 100% online 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 each intake, so you can combine your studies with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Blunik, Terratrip, QGIS, Microsoft Excel and Google Earth, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Procedures are studied on real cases of on-section instrument calibration, time table calculation and penalty analysis. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: FIA International Sporting Code, RFEDA Common Prescriptions, General Traffic Regulations (Real Decreto 1428/2003), Real Decreto 920/2017, Real Decreto 892/2013, Appendix K to the International Sporting Code, FIA Standard 8853-2016, UN Regulation No. 22.
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 capable of running 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 Blunik, Terratrip, QGIS, Microsoft Excel and Google Earth, 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 university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent demonstrable professional experience), a computer able to run the programme 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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