Master’s in Universal Accessibility Engineering and Inclusive Design
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in universal accessibility and inclusive design engineering, with 12 modules covering universal design, accessibility regulations, ergonomics, urban and building accessibility, sensory and cognitive accessibility, accessible transport, digital accessibility, accessibility management, and heritage and tourism, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Apply universal design principles to engineering and architecture projects.
Verify compliance with accessibility regulations.
Design accessible urban routes and spaces.
Integrate sensory and cognitive accessibility into projects.
Assess the accessibility of transport systems.
Implement accessibility management systems.
Audit built environments with the participation of users.
Who it's for
- Universal accessibility specialists.
- Inclusive design consultants.
- Accessibility auditors.
- Architects focusing on accessibility.
- Municipal accessibility officers.
- Transport accessibility managers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to move into public administration.
What you'll work with
- Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2013 (rights of persons with disabilities)
- Código Técnico de la Edificación DB SUA (safety of use and accessibility in buildings)
- Orden TMA/851/2021 (accessibility in urbanised public spaces)
- UNE 170001-1 (universal accessibility: DALCO criteria)
- UNE 153101 EX (easy-to-read)
- UNE-EN 17210 (accessibility and usability of the built environment)
- Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act)
- EN 301 549 (accessibility requirements for ICT products and services)
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Colour Contrast Analyser
- WAVE
- QGIS
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The social model of disability1.2The seven principles of universal design1.3The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities1.4Accessibility, reasonable adjustments and support1.5Functional diversity: physical, sensory and cognitive1.6Population ageing1.7The accessibility chain1.8Economic benefits of accessibility1.9Design for All in Europe1.10Case study: barrier analysis of a public building
2.1Real Decreto Legislativo 1/20132.2Código Técnico de la Edificación DB SUA2.3Orden TMA/851/2021 on urbanised spaces2.4Regional accessibility regulations2.5The European Accessibility Act2.6Accessibility in transport2.7Web and digital accessibility2.8Basic accessibility conditions2.9Penalty regime in accessibility2.10Practical exercise: regulatory compliance check of a project
3.1Anthropometry of wheelchair users3.2Manoeuvring and turning spaces3.3Reach ranges and heights of controls3.4People with reduced mobility3.5Strength and manual dexterity3.6People of short stature3.7Older people and frailty3.8Assistive products3.9Field measurement3.10Lab: anthropometric assessment of a space
4.1Accessible pedestrian routes4.2Slopes, ramps and stairs4.3Dropped kerbs and pedestrian crossings4.4Tactile warning paving4.5Accessible street furniture4.6Inclusive parks and play areas4.7Reserved parking spaces4.8Works on the public highway4.9Accessible beaches and natural settings4.10Practical exercise: accessible route project in a town centre
5.1Approaches and entrances5.2Horizontal and vertical circulation5.3Lifts and platform lifts5.4Accessible toilets and changing rooms5.5Accessible and adaptable dwellings5.6Buildings open to the public5.7Evacuation of people with disabilities5.8Signage in buildings5.9Reasonable adjustments in existing buildings5.10Workshop: adaptation of an existing building
6.1Blind and partially sighted people6.2Colour and luminance contrast6.3Tactile information and Braille6.4Deaf and hard-of-hearing people6.5Induction loop systems6.6Visual and audible signalling6.7Room acoustics6.8Sign language and subtitling6.9Wayfinding technologies6.10Lab: measuring contrast and luminance
7.1People with intellectual disabilities and dementia7.2Understandability of the environment7.3Wayfinding and orientation7.4Pictograms and easy-to-read formats7.5Validation with users7.6Spaces for autistic people7.7Cognitive signage in buildings7.8UNE standards on cognitive accessibility7.9Accessibility in healthcare settings7.10Practical exercise: designing a cognitive signage system
8.1Accessible stations and stops8.2Accessible rolling stock8.3Accessible passenger information8.4Adapted taxis and demand-responsive services8.5Accessibility in airports8.6Assistance for persons with reduced mobility8.7Accessible multimodal interchanges8.8Personal mobility vehicles and pavements8.9Assessment of travel chains8.10Case study: audit of a bus station
9.1WCAG 2.2 guidelines9.2The EN 301 549 standard9.3Accessible mobile apps9.4Home automation and smart homes9.5Assistive technologies9.6Accessible information in public spaces9.7Accessibility of vending and ticket machines9.8Artificial intelligence and accessibility9.9Digital accessibility assessment9.10Workshop: WCAG evaluation of a municipal website
10.1Management system according to UNE 17000110.2Municipal accessibility plans10.3Diagnosis and prioritisation10.4Costing of interventions10.5Maintaining accessibility10.6Staff training10.7Involvement of disability organisations10.8Accessibility certification10.9Monitoring indicators10.10Practical exercise: accessibility plan for a small municipality
11.1Conflicts between conservation and accessibility11.2Reversible solutions in monuments11.3Accessible and inclusive museums11.4Tourism for all11.5Accessible natural spaces11.6Inclusive events and performances11.7Accessible heritage communication11.8Benchmark experiences11.9Destination assessment11.10Case study: accessibility of a monumental complex
12.1Selection of the study environment12.2Accessibility audit12.3Regulatory analysis of the environment12.4Inclusive design proposal12.5Validation with users12.6Budget and prioritisation12.7Maintenance plan12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is AutoCAD, Revit, Colour Contrast Analyser, WAVE, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: accessibility audits of buildings and urban space, validation of designs with users, and measurement of contrast and gradients. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2013, Código Técnico de la Edificación DB SUA, Orden TMA/851/2021, UNE 170001-1, UNE 153101 EX, UNE-EN 17210, Directive (EU) 2019/882, EN 301 549.
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 AutoCAD, Revit, Colour Contrast Analyser, WAVE and QGIS, 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 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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