Course summary
Course overview
- We have collaborated with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) to create an exciting programme of study in Fire Scene Investigation which will see you investigate the cause and origin of fires, using multi-disciplinary science and research methodology.
- For your dissertation you’ll get to study an area of fire science that interests you, taking responsibility for designing, conducting, analysing and interpreting the results of a substantial investigation that’ll also be contributing to the discipline.
- You’ll gain valuable work experience with an opportunity to undertake a professional placement as part of your MSc, or choose an industry-based project.
- Dual accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
- Benefit from our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre, including purpose-built fire laboratories, supported by state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics facilities, analytical and material characterisation facilities for fire chemistry and fire safety engineering.
- You’ll have unique access to Washington Hall, the UK’s international fire, training and development centre.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Fire Engineers, Institution of
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements for this course are: Honours degree of the level 2.2 or above from a UK university or of the CNAA or its equivalent in an appropriate engineering or science discipline (forensic science, biology, chemistry, fire safety engineering etc.); Degree or HNC or HND in an appropriate discipline, together with appropriate professional experience ; Qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE