Program Overview

Fire Safety (Management) (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

Overview

This course is designed for individuals who want to develop their expertise in fire safety management and are aiming for a senior role in the fire industry after graduation.

Why Study with Us

• Fire Safety (Management) (Top Up) is ranked 3rd in the UK with 92% of students in graduate-level work or further study after graduating (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Enjoy exciting guest lectures from our industrial partners, CPD events, projects, and funding prizes.
• Benefit from significant investment in the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre.

What You'll Do

• Benefit from potential exchange visits - we have partner colleges/universities in the Middle-East and Hong Kong where English is widely spoken.
• Our direct links to industry enable you to work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
• The course is taught by staff which include research academics from the fields of fire safety engineering and fire chemistry as well as fire professionals with many years of experience.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory Modules

• Health and Safety Management
• Enclosure Fire Dynamics
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Strategic Risk Decision Making
• Hazards and Risk Management
• Fire Studies Dissertation

Entry Requirements

• Pass Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject and a relevant scientific or engineering background

Fees and Funding

2025/26

• UK: Full-time £9,535 per year, Part-time £1,587 per 20 credits
• International: Full-time £17,325 per year

Additional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries, and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

Learning and Assessment

Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory work, project work, case studies, site visits. The mix of teaching methods is designed to motivate and challenge you to consider different learning styles to maximise your potential.

Industry Links

There is an Industrial Liaising Committee for this course, involving a number of leading companies in fire safety engineering and management, and Fire and Rescue Services.