Fire Safety Engineering
University of Central LancashireUndergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Engineering and technology
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
UCAS Points
64 points
About this course
Course OverviewOur 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. 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. 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.
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
What you'll do
Accreditations
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
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UCAS Points
96 points
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