Courses

MEng

Fire Engineering

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4 Years September 2023

U C A S C OD E D ELIVER Y

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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 MEng Fire Engineering degree.

This programme has been developed with the Energy Institute to meet the academic skills requirement of Chartered Engineers.
Our course is externally accredited. It’s practical and 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 and because of our established research base, the content is current
and highly relevant.

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

Our course builds on the training and educational programmes offered by the Institution of Fire Engineers.

You’ll get the chance to work with fire safety engineering companies, all with the aim of boosting your employability when you
graduate.
Why Study With Us

• This course is ranked 3rd in the UK with 92% of students in graduate-level work or further study after graduating
(Complete University Guide 2021)

• This course is ranked 1st in the UK with 92% of students satisfied with the learning resources (National Student Survey
2020)

• Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
What You'll Do
You’ll have hands-on practical experience throughout the course as well as meeting with industrial representatives, giving you a
real life aspect to the course.

Take up the chance for international exchange visits with our partners in the Middle East and Hong Kong.

Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art
facilities.
Module Overview

Year 1

Compulsory modules

FV1001: Introduction to Combustion and Fire

FV1101: Safety and Fire Law

FV1201: Energy Transfer and Thermodynamics

FV1202: Engineering Design Practice

FV1207: Building, Materials and Fire

FV1302: Engineering Analysis 1

FV1502: Skills for Science and Engineering

FV1001: Introduction To Combustion And Fire

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the fundamentals of combustion and fire. Your main goal will be to gain an
understanding and knowledge of combustion, fire and explosion phenomena.

FV1101: Safety And Fire Law

The module will provide you with the basics of the legal system operating in the UK. You will learn to understand the
employment relationship. You will work on basic leadership, management and team working skills.

FV1201: Energy Transfer And Thermodynamics

This module aims to introduce all necessary elements which are required to start a consistent further education in building and
fire safety engineering. The module introduces you to the principles of energy transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics and
sets the scene for further study.

FV1202: Engineering Design Practice

The module introduces simple design to develop a scientific and analytical approach. You'll learn to solve environmental/safety
control problems associated with the built environment.

FV1207: Building, Materials And Fire

This module introduces you to the functional requirements of materials for structures. You will investigate materials used in
structs and examine key construction methods.

FV1302: Engineering Analysis 1

You will establish fundamental calculus and operational mathematical skills and provide a framework of mathematical
techniques with which to analyse engineering problems. You will be required to practice solving applied mathematical problems.

FV1502: Skills For Science And Engineering

You'll develop mathematical, analytical, IT, communication, and research skills. You will need this knowledge as you progress
through the course.

Year 2

Compulsory modules

FV2001: Fluid Dynamics of Fires

FV2003: Fire and the Built Environment

FV2101: Accidents and Catastrophes

FV2102: Safety, Health and Environment

FV2103: Project Management

FV2204: Computational Engineering

FV2301: Engineering Analysis 2

FV2800: Industrial Experience

FV2001: Fluid Dynamics Of Fires

You'll learn about fluid flow and how to apply these principles to flames, fires, and explosions. The module builds on the theory
and practical themes introduced in level one. You'll further improve your qualitative understanding of combustion, fire, and
explosion phenomena.

FV2003: Fire And The Built Environment

The module aims to develop your understanding of the impact of fires on the built environment, including building construction
methods and materials used, smoke movement and control, law regulations and standards. It explores different types of fire
behaviour with case studies of the impact of fires on buildings nationally and internationally.

FV2101: Accidents And Catastrophes

This module will develop your awareness of accident and catastrophe phenomena and their impact on society. It will explore
different types of technological accidents and catastrophes in the build world, as well as case studies illustrating the impact of
fires on buildings. You'll build on your employability skills, including independent working, analysis, problem solving,
presentations and group work.

FV2102: Safety, Health And Environment

In this module you will learn the key areas of health and safety in the workplace. You will be able to identify and control
hazards.

FV2103: Project Management

The aim of this module is to focus on the role and responsibilities of the project manager, including leadership and organisation
skills. You'll also develop your analytical, monitoring and controlling techniques.

FV2204: Computational Engineering

This module will introduce you to using fire hazard analysis. You will gain the necessary skills in using specialist software to
solve computational problems of fire engineering.

FV2301: Engineering Analysis 2

In this module you will build upon your previously learnt skills and provides you with the mathematical skills required for the final
stage of your study. The module will teach you how to use infinite series, integral calculus, differential equations and matrix
algebra in order to solve common engineering problems.

FV2800: Industrial Experience

This module provides the context for the appraisal and assessment of student workplace performance over a minimum of 48
weeks in work experience in industry (one academic year). The module will provide a context for experiential learning for
students in order for them to place their academic programme of studies in the context of industrial practice. The module
content is based upon the attainment of evidence of competence in nine areas of performance.

Year 3
Compulsory modules

FV3001: Enclosure Fire Dynamics

FV3002: Fire Protection Engineering

FV3004: Fire Investigation

FV3102: Probabilistic Risk Analysis

FV3201: Engineering Design Project

FV3900: Engineering Dissertation

FV3001: Enclosure Fire Dynamics

On this module you'll gain an understanding of enclosure fire and the dominant mechanisms in controlling them. It will explore
the range of relationships, solutions and models used in the design of buildings for fire safety and investigations. You'll also
build on your employability skills, including independent working, analysis, problem solving, presentations and working with
others.

FV3002: Fire Protection Engineering

This module aims to develop your skills in numerical analyses. You will evaluate different appropriate fire protection
applications.

FV3004: Fire Investigation

This module will develop your ability to investigate a fire to meet the needs of officials. You will learn to recognize the scene,
patterns, indicators, and dynamics of fire development. You will gain an insight into the fire setter's motives and characteristics.
The module emphasises on the recovery and analysis of evidence and the conclusions that can be drawn from the analytical
results. You will understand the investigation structure and management of mass fatality incidents as well as small premises.

FV3102: Probabilistic Risk Analysis

You'll develop theoretical and practical themes of systems analysis and probability theory. The module aims to introduce
probabilistic risk assessment and modelling in technical systems. You'll also gain independent working, analysis, modelling and
problem-solving skills.

FV3201: Engineering Design Project

This module will develop your engineering design skills both as a team member and as an individual. You will develop your
critical thinking, problem solving and key skills in case studies.

FV3900: Engineering Dissertation

You'll carry out an independent study of theoretical, computational, experimental or investigative analysis, or a combination. By
the end of this module, you will have enhanced your research, communication and evaluation skills.

Year 4

Compulsory modules

FV4001: Fires in Buildings

FV4003: Computational Fluid Dynamics

FV4102: Safety, Fire & Environmental Management

FV4201: Advanced Engineering Design Project

FV4900: Advanced Engineering Dissertation

FV4001: Fires In Buildings

This module introduces fundamental principles underlying fires in buildings, such as mechanisms controlling fire/smoke, and fire
development in enclosures and buildings. You'll develop engineering skills in designing buildings for fire safety and fire analysis.
The module aims to improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.

FV4003: Computational Fluid Dynamics

You'll gain fundamental knowledge and skills in numerical studies and fluid flows, including multiphase and reacting flows and
combustion. You'll develop a deep understanding of the numerical programming skills and computational techniques that will will
enable you to solve complex engineering and scientific problems in fluid dynamics.

FV4102: Safety, Fire & Environmental Management

You'll study health, welfare and safety legislation relevant to construction, engineering and associated industries. The module
will develop upon a sound understanding of health and safety with particular emphasis on human factors and improvement
processes.
FV4201: Advanced Engineering Design Project

You’ll gain and demonstrate engineering design skills in teams and individually. You will develop key critical thinking and
problem-solving skills at a postgraduate level. The module combines design, ICT and technology, in a practical context.

FV4900: Advanced Engineering Dissertation

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop independent research and present a coherent, critical account
of the work and how it relates to that of others. You will be required to carry out an in-depth study involving theoretical,
computational, experimental, or investigative analysis whilst also enhancing your employability skills.

Course Delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%
Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes
are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation
of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject
benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback.
We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of
students.
Accreditations

Future Careers

This MEng course is for students aiming for senior roles after graduation in safety design roles or on their way to becoming
senior fire officers. As a Fire Engineering graduate, you’ll be able to enter many roles within the fire industry including with fire
engineering companies, fire safety engineering consultants, and 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 and BAE Systems.
 Entry Requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you
don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has
affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check
whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

• UCAS: 104 points at A2 including Grade C in A Level Maths and Physics or STEM

• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering, including Merit in Maths units

• BTEC Diploma: D*D including sufficient Science

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 points from Higher Level subjects including relevant Science at
Higher Level

• T Level: M including Maths and Physics or STEM IELTS: 6.0

• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees And Funding
2022/23

UK

Full-time £9250 per year

Part-time £1540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time £14250 per year

Course Specific Optional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional optional costs to consider that are not included within your tuition fees. You can
find out more by following the links below:
2023/24

UK

Full-time £9,250 per year

Part-time £1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time £14,900 per year

Course Specific Optional Costs

As part of your course, there may be additional optional costs to consider that are not included within your tuition fees. You can
find out more by following the links below:
Scholarships And Bursaries

Care Leaver Bursary

Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged
from their parents.

Estranged Student Support

Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their
parents.

Dependants Bursary

Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial
support package.

Contextualised Admissions Bursary

We recognise that the last two years have been very challenging for young people and learning has been impacted.
To help support students eligible for a contextualised offer we are offering a bursary of £250 in their first year of
study.

Learning And Assessment

This is a four-year MEng degree qualification, which typically comprises of 480 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 7
and 200 at Level 6 or above and 360 credits at Level 5 or above.

If you choose to complete the MEng qualification and complete a fourth year of study then your course will culminate with a
significant research project, a larger design project and some specialist input on computational fluid including practice. Themes
of fire science, health and safety, and environment are developed.

Modules comprise a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study.
Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within
your module descriptors, and will depend on your options.

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory work, project work, case studies, site visits. The mix of
teaching methods is designed to motivate and challenge you, considering different learning styles to maximise your potential.

You’ll learn by a variety of methods including innovative information and communication technologies and practical case studies
based on research outcomes achieved by the school staff.

Assessment is by examination and/or coursework, eg group projects, modelling exercises or time-controlled assignments, short
answer questions, essays, practical reports or tests, problem solving exercises, critical reviews or presentations.

Further Information

This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between the second and third years.

Industry Links

This course is supported by an industrial liaison group, which involves a number of leading companies in fire safety engineering
and management, as well as the Fire and Rescue Services; this group reviews the aspects of the course to ensure it meets
industry needs.

This course is based in the School of Engineering located in the Faculty of Science and Technology

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page

For more information on studying with the University of Central Lancashire, or for advice and guidance on how to apply visit
uclan.ac.uk/study or call our course enquiries team on 01772 892400

Date of publish: 18 02 2023

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