FdSc Fire Safety Engineering
Course overview
The FdSc Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire is a two-year degree that builds scientific, engineering and fire safety knowledge. Students move into practical labs, fire test facilities and design work to prepare for roles in fire protection engineering, risk assessment and building safety. The FdSc Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire prepares students for work in fire safety and fire system design.
This is a full-time two-year foundation degree programme delivered on the Preston campus of UCLan. In the first year, students study the basics of fire and combustion, maths, energy transfer, materials, design and construction methods. In the second year, they move into the built environment, fire protection engineering, building regulations, fire systems and a combined project.
The programme is supported by the university’s fire-safety research centre and modern test facilities. Students learn through lectures, workshops, labs and projects. They take part in practical fire-testing, experiments and design tasks. Assessment includes written exams, lab reports, design assignments, group work and a final project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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Typical entry requirements include 64 UCAS points from relevant prior qualifications such as A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent, with a maths or science component preferred.
English Proficiency:
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International students must meet English language requirements, typically with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no section below 5.5.
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 £2,000Excellence 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 £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International 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 £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS 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 £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports 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 £300Women 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
Graduates of the FdSc Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire can work in a range of fire safety, engineering and risk roles. Possible job titles include:
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Fire Safety Engineer
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Fire Protection Consultant
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Fire Risk Assessor
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Building Services Engineer (Fire Safety)
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Fire Systems Designer
Cost of study
For international students, the annual tuition fee to study FdSc Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire is £18,750 per year for full-time study. Fees are subject to change.
Admission
Applicants for the University of Central Lancashire FdSc Fire Safety Engineering course should apply through the UCAS system. If you need assistance, please reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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