BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering Fire Safety Engineer – Degree Apprenticeship
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Preston Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Preston Campus

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Aiming for a senior role in fire safety? This could be the course for you. Fire Engineering impacts on all our lives whether we realise it or not. Find out more on our BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering degree apprenticeship.A practical course that focuses on fire in the context of buildings and infrastructure, the technology for predicting fires, and designs for fire safety.Fire and fire safety are key issues in building, infrastructure design and high-hazard industries. Our programme was developed ...Read more

Aiming for a senior role in fire safety? This could be the course for you. Fire Engineering impacts on all our lives whether we realise it or not. Find out more on our BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering degree apprenticeship.

A practical course that focuses on fire in the context of buildings and infrastructure, the technology for predicting fires, and designs for fire safety.

Fire and fire safety are key issues in building, infrastructure design and high-hazard industries. Our programme was developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies. Because of our established research base, the content is current and relevant.

The application of fire engineering in the real world is multidisciplinary and so is our course. Youll carry out project work, liaising between fire engineers and other members of the design and management teams.

Why study with us

  • Youll be working with fire safety engineering companies, all with the aim of boosting your engineering skills when you graduate.
  • Youll be tutored by world-class academics with both industry and research experience.
  • Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.

Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship?

With a Degree Apprenticeship you get a great qualification and a career boost. Its the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through work-based learning, as you earn.

Youll grow and nurture your talent through the businesses we collaborate with to offer a Degree Apprenticeship through us.

Who is this course for?

We are looking for motivated, high-calibre students. Those who are looking to develop skills, knowledge and exposure required by todays industries.

Fire Engineering is the application of scientific and engineering principles, Codes and guidance, understanding fire development and the effects of fire. The interaction of fire with buildings, people and the environment.

Future careers and job role

As a Fire Engineering graduate, youll be able to enter many roles within the fire industry. You'll be able to work with:

  • Fire engineering companies
  • Fire safety engineering consultants
  • Fire safety officers within fire and rescue services or the wider public sector.

Some of our graduates have been hired by engineering companies including:

  • BuroHappold Engineering
  • WSP
  • ARUP
  • Horea Lea
  • Tenos Fire Safety Engineering
  • London Underground
  • BAE Systems
  • Design Fire Consultants

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26/101
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87th

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£27,000 per year

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Funding band: £27, 000. Funding bands range from £1,500 to £27,000 and sets the maximum amount of digital funds an employer who pays the levy can use towards an individual apprenticeship.

£27,000 per year

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Students from EU

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Funding band: £27, 000. Funding bands range from £1,500 to £27,000 and sets the maximum amount of digital funds an employer who pays the levy can use towards an individual apprenticeship.

£27,000 per year

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Students from International

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Funding band: £27, 000. Funding bands range from £1,500 to £27,000 and sets the maximum amount of digital funds an employer who pays the levy can use towards an individual apprenticeship.

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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