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BEng Fire Engineering

University of Lancashire

Institution
University of Lancashire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Fire Engineering
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
F945

Entry requirements

64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects. T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Engineering, focusing on fire safety within the built environment. Core topics include Fire Dynamics, Probabilistic Risk Analysis, Systems Design, Engineering Design, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. The programme offers a foundation year pathway designed to support progression onto the BEng Fire Engineering degree. A capstone Engineering Design Project is completed in the final year, involving work between fire engineers and other design and management team members.

Modules

  • Study Skills and Information Technology
  • Fundamental Tools for Engineers
  • Design Studies for Engineers
  • Analytical Studies for Engineers
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Introduction to Combustion and Fire
  • Safety and Fire Law
  • Energy Transfer and Thermodynamics
  • Engineering Design Practice
  • Building, Materials and Fire
  • Engineering Analysis 1
  • Skills for Science and Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics of Fires
  • Fire and the Built Environment
  • Accidents and Catastrophes
  • Safety, Health and Environment
  • Project Management
  • Computational Engineering
  • Engineering Analysis 2
  • Enclosure Fire Dynamics
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Fire Investigation
  • Probabilistic Risk Analysis
  • Engineering Design Project
  • Engineering Dissertation