Master of Bushfire Protection

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.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• 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.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide a contemporary and critical approach to management, planning, and development in bushfire-prone areas.
• Description: The program takes a balanced approach to training in fundamental knowledge and problem-solving skills.
It explores building regulations, bushfire behavior, emergency management, planning, and building in bushfire-prone areas. Additionally, students gain knowledge in the practical assessment and approval process adopted by the industry.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The program structure is outlined in the university's handbook.
• Course Schedule: The handbook provides information on all subjects covered in the program.
• Content: The program includes subjects such as:
• Building regulations
• Bushfire behavior
• Emergency management
• Planning and building in bushfire-prone areas

Teaching:

• Methods: The program is taught by leading industry experts and academics from the university.
• Faculty: The faculty includes:
• Industry experts
• Academics

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates can pursue careers in:
• Housing industry
• Government at local, state, or federal level
• Bushfire safety inspector