Course summary
This programme is offered by the Fire Safety Engineering Research and Technology Centre (FireSERT), which is internationally recognised for research in fire dynamics, structural fire engineering and human behaviour in fire. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of fire science and the technological principles and techniques relevant to the discipline of fire safety engineering. You will benefit from the expertise and resources of FireSERT including our world-leading teaching staff and state of the art experimental facilities. Learning and teaching is research led and you will work closely with practitioners in developing fire safety strategies for real buildings. There is strong demand for fire safety engineers. Graduates are employed in roles across the UK and worldwide e.g. as regulators, fire safety officers in the public and private sector, researchers in research and testing facilities, and fire brigade officers (UK and Europe). Alternatively, you may proceed to PhD studies in fire science and engineering related topics. Professional Recognition -Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute (EI).
Modules
Heat transfer and thermofluids; fire dynamics; structural fire engineering; fire engineering laboratory; active fire protection systems; people and fire and fire safety engineering design; industrial fire safety; computer modelling in fire engineering; quantitative risk analysis.
Assessment method
A diverse range of assessment methods are adopted in the programme to enhance your learning experience and help you understand and enhance your individual performance. Modules are assessed either entirely by coursework or by a combination of coursework and examination. Assessment may include group and individual presentations, laboratory reports, essays, design project work. As a student you should expect to be given clear, explicit information and guidance on the assessment and understand how it will be marked. You will also be given timely and relevant individual or group feedback on all work allowing you to identify areas of weakness and feed forward into your learning.
Entry requirements
Applicants should: have gained an Honours or non-Honours degree in a related science or engineering discipline or have gained an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or an approved alternative qualification; and provide evidence of competence in mathematics (A level Mathematics or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
DELNI; ESF.
Provider information
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA