Fire Safety Engineering

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Engineering and technology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

Fire Safety Engineering prepares you for a diverse career as a fire safety engineer. Fire professionals are involved in the design of fire systems, building control and fire consultancy.

Why study with us

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

  • This exciting programme provides both workplace and practical experience – it’s supported by the Centre for Research in Fire and Hazard Science.

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

    What you'll do

  • In year 1 study includes combustion and fire, including chemistry, energy transfer and thermodynamics, design, construction, IT and mathematics.  Year 2 study includes the impact of fires on the built environment, including building construction methods and materials.

  • The course provides you with both workplace and practical experience and is supported by the internationally-recognised Centre for Research in Fire and Hazard Science.

  • 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

    Fire Safety Engineering prepares you for a diverse and demanding future career as a fire professional involved in the design of fire systems, building control or fire consultancy.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2126 Aerospace engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2124 Electronics engineers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Engineering and technology