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Master’s in Global NCAP Strategy and Star Rating Design Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in global NCAP strategy and design-for-stars engineering. 12 modules covering vehicle safety strategy, crash body architecture, restraint systems, pedestrian and child protection, ADAS, simulation, development testing, design trade-offs, post-crash safety and star programme management, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define safety strategies by market.

02

Design body structures for crashworthiness.

03

Optimise occupant restraint systems.

04

Integrate pedestrian protection into front-end design.

05

Develop and validate ADAS systems.

06

Manage design trade-offs using objective criteria.

07

Lead NCAP star programmes.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Passive safety engineers designing vehicles to meet NCAP star targets.
  • Restraint systems engineers working on airbags, belts and seats.
  • ADAS engineers developing systems assessed in Euro NCAP scenarios.
  • Crash CAE engineers running full-vehicle simulations.
  • NCAP programme managers coordinating submissions and results.
  • Vehicle safety architects defining platform-level safety concepts.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the automotive sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Euro NCAP assessment protocols (European consumer safety rating)
  • UN Regulation No. 94 (frontal collision occupant protection)
  • UN Regulation No. 129 (enhanced child restraint systems (i-Size))
  • UN Regulation No. 127 (pedestrian safety performance)
  • ISO 17840 (rescue sheets and emergency response guides)
  • UN Regulation No. 152 (advanced emergency braking systems for M1 and N1 vehicles)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (EU General Safety Regulation)
  • UN Regulation No. 137 (full-width frontal collision)
  • LS-DYNA
  • ANSA
  • MADYMO
  • IPG CarMaker
  • Altair HyperWorks
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Safety as a product attribute
  2. 1.2Star targets by market
  3. 1.3Integration into the development process
  4. 1.4Safety milestones by phase
  5. 1.5Platform architecture
  6. 1.6Standard and optional equipment
  7. 1.7The cost of safety
  8. 1.8Competition and benchmarking
  9. 1.9Decision governance
  10. 1.10Case study: defining the targets for a platform
  1. 2.1Load paths in frontal impact
  2. 2.2Energy-absorbing structures
  3. 2.3High-strength steels and aluminium
  4. 2.4Compatibility in MPDB
  5. 2.5Side structure and B-pillar
  6. 2.6Protection of EV batteries
  7. 2.7Roof structure
  8. 2.8Topology optimisation of components
  9. 2.9Component testing
  10. 2.10Workshop: front structure concept
  1. 3.1Seat belts with pretensioner and load limiter
  2. 3.2Frontal and adaptive airbags
  3. 3.3Side and curtain airbags
  4. 3.4Far-side airbag between occupants
  5. 3.5Knee airbag
  6. 3.6Deployment algorithms
  7. 3.7Occupant sensors
  8. 3.8Rear occupant restraint
  9. 3.9Seats and whiplash
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: tuning a restraint system
  1. 4.1Front-end geometry
  2. 4.2Under-bonnet clearance
  3. 4.3Active bonnets with actuators
  4. 4.4Pedestrian airbag
  5. 4.5Bumper design
  6. 4.6Windscreen area
  7. 4.7A-pillar design
  8. 4.8Styling compromises
  9. 4.9Impactor testing
  10. 4.10Case study: redesigning a front end for pedestrians
  1. 5.1Sensors: radar, camera and lidar
  2. 5.2Sensor fusion
  3. 5.3AEB and Euro NCAP scenarios
  4. 5.4Lane support
  5. 5.5Speed assistance
  6. 5.6Driver monitoring
  7. 5.7ADAS validation
  8. 5.8Robustness in adverse conditions
  9. 5.9Driver interface
  10. 5.10Lab: simulation of AEB scenarios
  1. 6.1i-Size restraint systems
  2. 6.2Installation using ISOFIX anchorages
  3. 6.3Assessment of CRS installation
  4. 6.4Q-series child dummies
  5. 6.5Child presence detection
  6. 6.6Airbag and deactivation
  7. 6.7User information
  8. 6.8CRS compatibility
  9. 6.9Dynamic tests with child dummies
  10. 6.10Workshop: CRS compatibility list
  1. 7.1Full-vehicle models
  2. 7.2Dummy models
  3. 7.3Multidisciplinary design optimisation
  4. 7.4Stochastic robustness analysis
  5. 7.5Correlation with tests
  6. 7.6Virtual ADAS testing
  7. 7.7Hardware-in-the-loop testing
  8. 7.8Model management
  9. 7.9Simulation quality
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: optimisation of an impact beam
  1. 8.1Component tests
  2. 8.2Sled tests
  3. 8.3Full-vehicle tests
  4. 8.4ADAS track tests
  5. 8.5Test planning
  6. 8.6Prototypes and costs
  7. 8.7Lessons from testing
  8. 8.8Design iteration
  9. 8.9Final vehicle validation
  10. 8.10Case study: development test plan
  1. 9.1Weight versus safety
  2. 9.2Cost versus stars
  3. 9.3Styling versus pedestrian protection
  4. 9.4Aerodynamics and sensors
  5. 9.5Electrification and safety
  6. 9.6Comfort and restraint
  7. 9.7Design for multiple markets
  8. 9.8Multi-criteria decision analysis
  9. 9.9Communicating trade-offs
  10. 9.10Workshop: multi-criteria analysis of a design decision
  1. 10.1The eCall system and how it works
  2. 10.2ISO 17840 rescue sheets
  3. 10.3High-voltage disconnection
  4. 10.4Door opening after a crash
  5. 10.5EV fires
  6. 10.6Information for emergency services
  7. 10.7Rescue protocols
  8. 10.8Training of rescuers
  9. 10.9Euro NCAP requirements
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: rescue sheet for an EV
  1. 11.1Planning NCAP submissions
  2. 11.2Test sponsorship
  3. 11.3Results management
  4. 11.4Relations with the organisations
  5. 11.5Communicating results
  6. 11.6Rating updates
  7. 11.7Risk management
  8. 11.8Programme indicators
  9. 11.9Lessons-learnt register
  10. 11.10Case study: managing a four-star result
  1. 12.1Selection of the vehicle
  2. 12.2Star targets by market
  3. 12.3Proposed structural concept
  4. 12.4Restraint and ADAS strategy
  5. 12.5Simulation and test plan
  6. 12.6Trade-off analysis
  7. 12.7Programme management plan
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

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 each 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 LS-DYNA, ANSA, MADYMO, IPG CarMaker and Altair HyperWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for restraint system sled tests, ADAS track tests and full-vehicle crash simulations. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Euro NCAP assessment protocols, UN Regulation No. 94, UN Regulation No. 129, UN Regulation No. 127, ISO 17840, UN Regulation No. 152, Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, UN Regulation No. 137.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the Euro NCAP assessment protocols, UN Regulation No. 94 and UN Regulation No. 129 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:LS-DYNA, ANSA, MADYMO, IPG CarMaker and Altair HyperWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete design-for-stars strategy for a vehicle, from star targets by market to the programme management plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Platform safety targets
Define the star targets and safety strategy for a platform.
Front structure concept
Develop a front structure concept for frontal crashworthiness.
Restraint system tuning
Tune a restraint system through simulation and sled tests.
AEB scenario simulation
Simulate Euro NCAP AEB scenarios for an ADAS system.
Master's Thesis
A complete design-for-stars strategy for a vehicle, from star targets by market to the programme management plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Passive safety engineerRestraint systems engineerADAS engineerCrash CAE engineerNCAP programme managerVehicle safety architect
Admissions & scholarships

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.

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FAQ

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 LS-DYNA, ANSA, MADYMO, IPG CarMaker and Altair HyperWorks, 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, plus 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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