University of Lancashire

BEng Fire Engineering

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire teaches you how to understand, prevent, and manage fire risks in buildings and infrastructure. The programme focuses on real-world application and combines the science of fire with engineering design and safety management.

 

Teaching is through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and laboratory sessions. You will do practical work in fire-testing labs or take part in simulated fire scenarios, using specialist software and modelling tools.

 

The course also includes design projects, site visits, and talks from industry experts to show how fire engineering works in real life. Assessment includes exams, coursework, and practical tasks such as lab reports, projects, essays, and presentations. This helps you show what you know and how you can use it in practice.

Entry requirements

To apply, prepare a clear personal statement explaining your interest in fire engineering, your relevant skills and motivation. A reference from a teacher or employer is also required, along with a CV showcasing relevant experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • You will need sufficient UCAS points from a recognised level 3 qualification (eg A-levels, BTEC).

  • Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • For English proficiency, international students should meet UCLan’s undergraduate English standard: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 or 

  • Equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL or PTE, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

After completing the BEng Fire Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire, graduates are well-placed for a range of careers within fire safety and wider engineering-based roles. Possible career paths include:

  • Fire Safety Engineer

  • Fire Protection Engineer

  • Fire Risk Assessor

  • Building Services Engineer

  • Fire and Rescue Service Officer

Cost of study

International students pay £18,750 for the BEng Fire Engineering. Fees are subject to annual change.

Admission

Applications for the BEng Fire Engineering (Hons) at UCLan are made through the UCAS system or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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