Diploma in Electric Propulsion Integration and eVTOL Architectures
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Electric Propulsion Integration and eVTOL Architectures. 8 modules covering eVTOL architectures, electric propulsion motors, motor control electronics, batteries, the propulsion electrical network, propulsive–aerodynamic integration and certification under SC-VTOL-01 and SC E-19, with an assigned technical tutor.
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
Compare eVTOL architectures by mission and redundancy.
Size electric motors and their control electronics.
Design battery packs and their management system.
Define fault-tolerant propulsion electrical networks.
Integrate propulsion with the aircraft's aerodynamics.
Analyse fault propagation in the propulsion system.
Plan the certification of electric propulsion.
Who it's for
- Electric propulsion engineers.
- Aeronautical battery engineers.
- eVTOL systems architects.
- Power electronics engineers moving into aviation.
- Aircraft integration engineers.
- Propulsion certification engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join eVTOL companies.
What you'll work with
- SC-VTOL-01 (EASA) (special condition for small-category VTOL aircraft)
- SC E-19 (EASA) (special condition for electric/hybrid propulsion systems)
- RTCA DO-311A (rechargeable lithium battery systems)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- SAE ARP4754A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- SAE ARP4761A (safety assessment process)
- SAE AS6968 (connection set for conductive charging of electric aircraft)
- ASTM F3338 (design of electric propulsion units for aircraft)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Ansys Motor-CAD
- NASA OpenMDAO
- Simcenter Amesim
- SUAVE
8 modules
1.1Wingless multirotor1.2Lift+cruise1.3Vectored thrust with tilting rotors1.4Tiltwing and distributed propulsion1.5Architecture selection criteria1.6Disc loading and hover power1.7Cruise L/D ratio1.8Redundancy of lift units1.9Comparison of current prototypes1.10Case study: comparison of architectures for a 20 km range
2.1Permanent magnet synchronous motors2.2Axial- and radial-flux motors2.3Torque and power density2.4Copper, iron and mechanical losses2.5Air and liquid cooling2.6Fault tolerance in multiphase motors2.7Demagnetisation and temperature2.8Direct motor–propeller integration2.9Reliability and service life2.10Lab: electromagnetic sizing of an axial-flux motor
3.1Three-phase and multiphase inverters3.2Field-oriented control3.3SiC semiconductors3.4Inverter thermal management3.5Protections and failure modes3.6Electromagnetic compatibility3.7Distributed control architecture3.8Diagnosis and monitoring3.9Weight and efficiency of the assembly3.10Practical exercise: FOC simulation of a propulsion motor
4.1Cell chemistries for aviation4.2Specific energy and power4.3Series–parallel configuration4.4Battery management system (BMS)4.5Thermal runaway and containment4.6State of charge and state of health4.7Cycle degradation4.8Energy reserve and mission requirements4.9Fast charging and its impact4.10Lab: sizing the pack for an urban mission
5.1High-voltage bus voltages5.2Distribution topologies and redundancy5.3Fault isolation5.4Protections and contactors5.5High-voltage wiring and partial discharges5.6Interconnection between batteries and motors5.7Power supply to auxiliary systems5.8Fault propagation analysis5.9Hybridisation with fuel cells5.10Workshop: fault-tolerant architecture for a hexacopter
6.1Propeller and rotor selection6.2Propeller–wing interaction6.3Distributed propulsion and blowing6.4Nacelle integration6.5Integrated thermal management6.6Electric rotor noise6.7Differential thrust control6.8Weight and balance6.9Multidisciplinary optimisation6.10Practical exercise: optimisation of rotor diameter and power
7.1EASA special condition SC E-197.2SC-VTOL requirements for propulsion7.3Endurance and durability tests7.4Battery safety and DO-311A7.5Propulsion failure analysis7.6Propulsion bench tests7.7Flight tests7.8Propulsion maintenance7.9Battery end-of-life management7.10Case study: bench test plan for a powertrain
8.1Mission requirements8.2Architecture selection8.3Motor sizing8.4Battery sizing8.5Network architecture and redundancy8.6Failure analysis8.7Weight and performance estimation8.8Certification plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM Institute 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 it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Motor-CAD, NASA OpenMDAO, Simcenter Amesim and SUAVE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: sizing the electric powertrain of an eVTOL, failure analysis of a distributed propulsion architecture, and simulation of energy consumption on an urban mission. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: SC-VTOL-01 (EASA), SC E-19 (EASA), RTCA DO-311A, RTCA DO-160G, SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761A, SAE AS6968, ASTM F3338.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Motor-CAD, NASA OpenMDAO, Simcenter Amesim and SUAVE, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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