Fire and Rescue (Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

The BSc Fire and Rescue (Hons) degree from University of Wolverhampton  will enable students to critically assess the operational requirements of industrial and local authority fire and rescue services through a problem-solving approach and present the outcomes in a structured and coherent manner.

Key facts

• Developed in conjunction with UK Fire and Rescue Services, this vocational degree offers a well-balanced and highly relevant professional programme of study for students intending to seek a career in the fire and rescue services, in local authority fire and rescue services or in airports and industrial fire sectors. 

• The degree contains a number of engineering and science, management and operational modules including fire engineering science, chemistry and leadership and command studies.

Careers and opportunities

• This award is specifically and uniquely designed to equip students for a future career as a professional fire fighter. 

• The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed to not only provide knowledge and skills sufficient to seek employment in the fire and rescue services, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career. 

• You are encouraged during the three years of study, to become a community safety volunteer, Young Firefighters Association (YFA) instructor or an on-call (retained) firefighter of a local fire and rescue service. 

• This will enable you to build up a portfolio of academic and practical achievements to enhance your opportunities for a career in the fire service.