29Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Our Fire and Rescue Leadership BA (Hons) course has been designed for those who want to join the fire service or understand how it operates. Developed alongside Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MaWWFRS) and is the first programme of its kind in the UK. Learning both on campus at UWTSD Swansea Waterfront and at the MaWWFRS training centre in Earlswood, near Swansea, this hands-on course has a strong focus on real-world learning. Throughout the course, you’ll undertake practical training placements as Earlswood Fire Service Training Centre near Swansea, undertaking robust training that is part of the firefighter national training programme. Here, you’ll have access to specialist trainers and facilities that are normally only open to fire service staff. This course is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in the fire service preparing you with the knowledge and skills for a full-time role. At the same time, you will follow the fire service leadership framework in the classroom, studying areas including leadership, equality, government, strategic management, and research methods. The knowledge and skills gained here will help to prepare you for leadership jobs across a range of public service role in the future. From the start, you will also have the opportunity to become a paid on-call firefighter for a minimum of one shift per week. You’ll be part of a team, responding to real emergencies and learning how to stay calm under pressure. As part of the course, you will also work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services, nationally accredited by Skills for Justice. This degree is a unique chance to gain real experience, build confidence, and make a difference in the community.
Modules
YEAR 1 Fire and Rescue Practical Placement 1 (level 4, 60 credits) In the first semester, students will undergo practical placement training to become an on-call fire officers in a four-week block and then will be expected and timetabled to work one shift a week on the station. On-campus modules will be delivered around placement commitments. YEAR 2 Fire and Rescue Practical Placement 2 (level 5, 60 credits). YEAR 3 Fire and Rescue Practical Placement 3 (level 6, 60 credits) - across the academic year.
Assessment method
This course combines practical assessed placements with MWWFRS as well as on-campus learning and assessment.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FRL1
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Students will also have to pass the MWWFRS recruitment process for on-call fire officers which includes a fitness test, a medical test and DBS vetting. This will be undertaken once the student has gained their level 3 qualifications but before they are able to enrol and will be a condition of offer.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
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
Students will be paid for On-Call Fire Service shifts.
A minimum of 1 shift per week is expected as part of this course.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP