Master’s in Part-21/CS-23/25/27/29, DO-178C/DO-254, STC/TC Engineering.
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Part-21/CS-23/25/27/29, DO-178C/DO-254 and STC/TC engineering, structured in 12 modules covering Part-21 in detail, CS-23, CS-25, CS-27 and CS-29, DO-178C software, DO-254 hardware, type certificates, supplemental type certificates, system safety and development, tool qualification and the relationship with the authority, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Apply Part-21 requirements to certification projects.
Interpret the CS-23, CS-25, CS-27 and CS-29 specifications.
Plan software development in accordance with DO-178C.
Manage hardware assurance according to DO-254.
Lead type certificate and STC processes.
Qualify development and verification tools.
Manage the technical relationship with the authority.
Who it's for
- Software certification engineers in avionics
- Hardware certification engineers working on FPGAs and ASICs
- DOA managers
- STC engineers in modification organisations
- Airworthiness specialists
- Aviation verification engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the aerospace sector
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21) (airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and design and production organisations)
- DO-178C (software considerations in airborne systems)
- DO-254 (design assurance for airborne electronic hardware)
- CS-25 (large aeroplanes)
- CS-23 (normal-category aeroplanes)
- CS-27 (small rotorcraft)
- CS-29 (large rotorcraft)
- DO-330 (software tool qualification)
- LDRA Testbed
- VectorCAST
- Siemens Questa
- IBM DOORS
- MATLAB Simulink
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Subpart B: type certificates1.2Subpart D: changes to type design1.3Subpart E: STCs1.4Subpart J: design organisations1.5Subpart G: production organisations1.6Subpart K: parts and appliances1.7Subpart M: repairs1.8Subpart O: ETSO1.9Associated AMC and GM1.10Case study: scope of privileges of a DOA
2.1Objective-based approach of CS-23 Amendment 52.2Certification levels and performance2.3ASTM F44 means of compliance2.4Light aeroplane structures2.5Systems and equipment2.6Propulsion in general aviation2.7Flying qualities2.8Differences from 14 CFR Part 232.9Electrification of light aeroplanes2.10Workshop: CS-23 matrix with ASTM standards
3.1Subparts of CS-253.2Performance and flying qualities3.3Structure and damage tolerance3.4Design and construction3.5Engine installation3.6Equipment and CS 25.13093.7Evacuation and crashworthiness3.8Fire protection3.9Continuing airworthiness requirements3.10Practical exercise: evacuation compliance analysis
4.1Differences between CS-27 and CS-294.2Categories A and B4.3Rotors and transmission4.4Fatigue of dynamic components4.5Autorotation and performance4.6HUMS and health monitoring4.7Ditching and flotation4.8Operations in icing conditions4.9Differences from FAA Part 27 and 294.10Case study: certification of a main gearbox
5.1Software levels A to E5.2Planning processes5.3High-level and low-level requirements5.4Design and code5.5Verification and MC/DC coverage5.6Configuration management5.7Quality assurance5.8Certification liaison and SOI5.9Supplements DO-330, 331, 332 and 3335.10Lab: MC/DC coverage analysis
6.1Complex and simple hardware6.2Hardware DAL levels6.3Design life cycle6.4Hardware planning: PHAC6.5Verification of FPGAs and ASICs6.6COTS components and their justification6.7AMC 20-152A guidance6.8Elemental analysis of data paths6.9Authority reviews6.10Practical exercise: PHAC for an FPGA
7.1Application and acceptance7.2Authority certification team7.3Certification programme7.4Certification Review Items (CRI)7.5Demonstration tests7.6Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)7.7Flight manual7.8Instructions for continued airworthiness7.9Issue of the certificate7.10Case study: TC schedule
8.1When an STC is required8.2Application process8.3Interaction with the TC holder8.4Cabin modifications8.5Freighter conversions8.6Avionics installation8.7Validation of foreign STCs8.8Design data management8.9Holder responsibilities8.10Workshop: proposal for a connectivity STC
9.1ARP4754A and the development cycle9.2ARP4761 and safety assessment9.3DAL assignment9.4System requirements9.5System validation and verification9.6System configuration management9.7Integration with DO-178C and DO-2549.8Integrated modular avionics: DO-2979.9Aviation cybersecurity: DO-326A9.10Case study: DAL assignment of functions
10.1Tool qualification: DO-33010.2TQL criteria10.3Verification tools10.4Code generators10.5Modelling and DO-33110.6Formal methods and DO-33310.7Object-oriented programming: DO-33210.8Qualification evidence10.9Tool version management10.10Lab: tool qualification plan
11.1Authority level of involvement11.2SOI stages of involvement11.3Management of findings11.4Working arrangements11.5Technical communication with specialists11.6EASA and FAA differences11.7Bilateral validation of certificates11.8DOA audits11.9Improving the relationship11.10Practical exercise: preparing an SOI review
12.1Selection of product or modification12.2Definition of the TC or STC route12.3Certification basis12.4Software and hardware plan12.5Safety assessment12.6Compliance matrix12.7Authority interaction plan12.8Conclusions and future lines of work12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training 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 the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is LDRA Testbed, VectorCAST, Siemens Questa, IBM DOORS and MATLAB Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: software verification with MC/DC coverage, bench verification of FPGAs and compliance demonstration tests. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), DO-178C, DO-254, CS-25, CS-23, CS-27, CS-29, DO-330.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 LDRA Testbed, VectorCAST, Siemens Questa, IBM DOORS and MATLAB Simulink, 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 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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