Fire Engineering

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Engineering and technology

Fire Engineering BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Course Overview

Aiming for a senior role in fire safety? This could be the course for you.

Why study with us

- Our courses are taught by leading researchers in fire safety engineering and fire chemistry, as well as former fire professionals.

- You will have opportunities to spend time at Washington Hall, the UK’s international fire training and development centre. You’ll also experience hands-on firefighting.

- Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.

What you'll do

- You’ll have hands-on practical experience throughout the course as well as meeting with industrial representatives, giving you a real life aspect to the course.

- Take up the chance for international exchange visits with our partners in the Middle East and Hong Kong.

- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

Accreditations

- This course is accredited by the EI on behalf of the Engineering Council, which plays an active role in ensuring that the course is developed to meet the needs of industry. The EI is a chartered professional membership body bringing together expertise to tackle urgent global challenges, responding to the climate emergency while meeting the energy needs of the world’s growing population.

- This course is recognised by the IFE as a Recognised Educational Programme (with academic exemption) for Member Grade (MIFireE). The IFE awards internationally recognised qualifications and membership, and plays an active role in ensuring that the course is developed to meet professional needs.

Future Careers

As a Fire Engineering graduate, you’ll be able to enter many roles within the fire industry including with fire engineering companies, fire safety engineering consultants, and fire safety officers within fire and rescue services or the wider public sector.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Engineering and technology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000