Program Overview

The Master of Bushfire Protection program at Western Sydney University equips graduates to assess and advise on developments in bushfire-prone areas, considering building codes and relevant standards. Graduates are also prepared to develop alternative solutions and consult on bushfire fighting techniques and emergency management. The program takes a balanced approach to training in fundamental knowledge and problem-solving skills, exploring building regulations, bushfire behavior, emergency management, planning, and building in bushfire-prone areas.