Fire Scene Investigation

University of Central Lancashire

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year CriminologyForensic science

Fire Scene Investigation MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

We have collaborated with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) to create an exciting programme of study in Fire Scene Investigation which will see you investigate the cause and origin of fires, using multi-disciplinary science and research methodology.

- For your dissertation you’ll get to study an area of fire science that interests you, taking responsibility for designing, conducting, analysing and interpreting the results of a substantial investigation that’ll also be contributing to the discipline.

- You’ll gain valuable work experience with an opportunity to undertake a professional placement as part of your MSc, or choose an industry-based project.

Why study with us
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI).

- Benefit from our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre, including purpose-built fire laboratories, supported by state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics facilities, analytical and material characterisation facilities for fire chemistry and fire safety engineering.

- You’ll have unique access to Washington Hall, the UK’s international fire, training and development centre.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Preston

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Preston

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Criminology, Forensic science