Fire & Leadership Studies (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
Course overview
Fire and Leadership Studies is the result of a unique, pioneering collaboration with the fire and rescue services and can fast track you to senior positions.
Key highlights
- Developed through a pioneering collaboration with fire and rescue services
- Designed to fast track graduates towards senior fire service positions
- Combines fire studies with leadership development
- Foundation year builds core skills before degree-level study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — 64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: MM — BTEC Diploma
- T-level: Pass — T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English
Careers this course leads to
- Firefighter
- Fire Station Manager
- Fire Safety Officer
- Fire Risk Assessor
- Emergency Planning Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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