
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.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Fire Dynamics and Suppression
- Fire Engineering Science
- Fire Engineering Science Study Skills
- Fire Risk Management
- Community Safety and Social Policy
- Emergency Planning
- Fire Scene Investigation
- Hazardous Materials and the Environment
- Operational Fire Leadership and Command
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points
- A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
- BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
- BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
- Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
15995 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15995 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9535 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.
- Home - Part-time - £4768 per year
Living costs for Wolverhampton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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