University of Lancashire

BSc Fire Safety Engineering Top Up

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BSc Fire Safety (Engineering) (Top-Up) at the University of Central Lancashire builds on prior study, such as a foundation degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant subject. The course is aimed at students who want to progress into senior roles in fire safety design, engineering or consultancy. Students study fire dynamics, fire protection systems, risk assessment, fire investigation and engineering design applied to fire safety.

This top-up programme typically takes one year full-time on campus (Preston). It is designed for those who already hold a relevant pre-degree in fire safety engineering or an engineering/science background. The course covers advanced modules such as fire protection engineering, enclosure fire dynamics, investigation and engineering design projects. The programme uses high-quality fire labs and industry-grade facilities, and staff include research academics in fire safety engineering and fire chemistry, plus fire service professionals.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold a relevant prior qualification, such as a Higher National Diploma, foundation degree or equivalent in fire safety, fire safety engineering or a scientific/engineering background. 

English Proficiency:

  • International applicants must meet English language requirements, often an IELTS score of around 6.0 with no component below 5.5. 

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • 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
  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • 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
  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • 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

Graduates of this BSc Fire Safety (Engineering) (Top-Up) from the University of Central Lancashire are equipped for advanced roles in fire safety, risk management, and engineering. Possible job titles include:

  • Fire Risk Assessor

  • Fire Investigation Specialist

  • Safety Design Engineer

  • Regulatory Compliance Officer

  • Fire Systems Designer

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study BSc Fire Safety (Engineering) (Top-Up) at the University of Central Lancashire is £18,750 per year for international students. Fees are subject to annual change.

Admission

Applications for the University of Central Lancashire BSc Fire Safety (Engineering) (Top-Up) course should be made through UCAS. If you need assistance, please reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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