Master’s in Type-Approval Routes Engineering: EU (UN R10, R79, R100, R155/156…), UK-CA, Euro NCAP
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regulatory route engineering for the EU (UN R10, R79, R100, R155/156…), UK-CA and Euro NCAP. 12 modules covering UN R10 electromagnetic compatibility, UN R100 electric powertrain safety, UN R155 cybersecurity and Vector CANoe, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Type-Approval Routes Engineering: EU (UN R10, R79, R100, R155/156…), UK-CA, Euro NCAP — studying from South Africa
Regulation, safety and homologation skills are essential across South African industry, from road vehicles and aviation to energy and mining. Engineers must demonstrate compliance with national standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards and sector regulators. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety analysis is applied in infrastructure, rail, energy and manufacturing projects. Specialists support certification, type approval and risk assessment for both local and export markets.
Fees for South Africa: R 166 000 (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, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any South African body. Homologation and standards work in South Africa involves the SABS and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), while ECSA handles engineering registration. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or these bodies to decide, so check beforehand.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in regulation, safety and RAMS roles?
Employers in automotive, rail, energy and industrial sectors value RAMS and compliance expertise, often tied to recognised certifications and experience. A private qualification may strengthen your profile but will not replace formal requirements. Its value depends on each employer's preference, so ask hiring managers how they would assess it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
Yes, the programme is delivered fully online in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm time-zone and weekly workload expectations with SEIUM before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Design multi-market regulatory compliance routes.
Apply the requirements of UN R10, R79 and R100.
Prepare compliance files in line with UN R155 and R156.
Manage type approval in the United Kingdom after its exit from the EU.
Interpret Euro NCAP protocols.
Plan tests and accredited laboratories.
Coordinate simultaneous launches across several markets.
Who it's for
- International type-approval engineers.
- Electromagnetic compatibility specialists.
- Passive safety engineers.
- Regulatory cybersecurity managers.
- NCAP assessment engineers.
- Regulatory launch managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- UN R10 (electromagnetic compatibility)
- UN R100 (electric powertrain safety)
- UN R155 (cybersecurity)
- UN R156 (software updates)
- UN R79 (steering equipment)
- UN R152 (advanced emergency braking)
- The Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 (UK type approval)
- Euro NCAP assessment protocols (consumer safety rating)
- Vector CANoe
- Rohde & Schwarz EMC32
- LS-DYNA
- IPG CarMaker
- Polarion
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Concept of the compliance route1.2Requirement matrices by market1.3UN Regulations and the 1958 Agreement1.4The WP.29 forum and working groups1.5Series of amendments and transitional provisions1.6Mutual recognition of approvals1.7United Kingdom requirements1.8Consumer assessment programmes1.9Cost and lead time of each route1.10Case study: compliance route for an electric SUV
2.1Electromagnetic phenomena in vehicles2.2Broadband and narrowband radiated emissions2.3Radiated immunity tests2.4Conducted transients on power supply lines2.5Requirements for charging mode2.6Tests on electronic sub-assemblies2.7Semi-anechoic chambers and antennas2.8Immunity-related functions2.9Reports and marking2.10Laboratory: UN R10 test plan for a charger
3.1Categories of steering functions3.2ACSF categories A to E3.3Lane keeping assistance3.4Lane change systems3.5Driver monitoring requirements3.6Safety of complex electronic systems3.7Annex 6 and safety documentation3.8Track testing3.9Relationship with UN R1573.10Practical exercise: evaluation of a lane keeping system
4.1Protection against electric shock4.2Insulation resistance4.3IP degree of protection4.4Requirements for the energy storage system4.5Vibration and thermal shock tests4.6Mechanical impact tests4.7Fire resistance4.8Short circuit and overcharge4.9Thermal propagation between cells4.10Case study: test plan for a battery pack
5.1UN R155 requirements5.2Management system certificate5.3Vehicle type assessment5.4Annex 5 threats and mitigations5.5UN R156 requirements5.6Software update management system5.7RXSWIN software identification number5.8Over-the-air updates5.9Technical service audits5.10Workshop: R155 and R156 compliance file
6.1Braking UN R13-H6.2Frontal impact UN R94 and R1376.3Lateral impact UN R956.4Pedestrian protection UN R1276.5Emergency braking UN R1526.6Noise UN R51 and AVAS UN R1386.7Lighting UN R486.8Restraint systems UN R16 and R146.9Event data recorder UN R1606.10Practical exercise: matrix of regulations applicable to a passenger car
7.1The United Kingdom's exit from the EU7.2Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 20207.3GB and provisional approval7.4Role of the VCA7.5Recognition of EU approvals7.6UKCA and CE marking of components7.7Northern Ireland7.8Timeline differences7.9UK market surveillance7.10Case study: extending an EU approval to the United Kingdom
8.1Organisation of Euro NCAP8.2Star rating8.3Adult occupant protection8.4Child occupant protection8.5Vulnerable road user protection8.6Safety assist8.7Rescue and extrication8.82026 protocols8.9Driver assistance tests8.10Laboratory: simulated rating of a vehicle
9.1Planning type-approval tests9.2Technical service witnessing9.3Accepted virtual testing9.4ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation9.5Prototypes and representativeness9.6Crash test facilities9.7ADAS test tracks9.8Laboratory costs and bookings9.9Test repetition9.10Practical exercise: test schedule for a programme
10.1Information documents10.2Test reports10.3Issue of UN certificates10.4Management of modifications10.5Extensions and new series10.6End of series10.7Document traceability of versions10.8Regulatory management systems10.9Technical service document audits10.10Workshop: change control of an approved vehicle
11.1Market synchronisation11.2Common specifications and variants11.3Schedule priorities11.4Delay risks11.5Coordination with engineering11.6Regulatory budget for the launch11.7Monitoring new amendments11.8Communication with management11.9Lessons from launches11.10Case study: simultaneous launch in the EU and the United Kingdom
12.1Definition of the target vehicle12.2UN requirements matrix12.3Analysis of the EU route12.4Analysis of the UK route12.5Euro NCAP strategy12.6EMC, HV and crash tests12.7Schedule and budget12.8Risks and mitigations12.9Master'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 the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANoe, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, LS-DYNA, IPG CarMaker and Polarion, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: an electromagnetic compatibility test plan for an electric vehicle, a cybersecurity and software update file, and a simulated Euro NCAP rating. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UN R10, UN R100, UN R155, UN R156, UN R79, UN R152, The Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020, Euro NCAP assessment protocols.
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 Vector CANoe, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, LS-DYNA, IPG CarMaker and Polarion, 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 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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