University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: H862 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
104 UCAS points including Maths and Physics or STEM subject at Grade C. Acceptable STEM Subjects: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.
104 points including 15 level 3 credits at Merit in Maths and Physics or a STEM subject. Acceptable STEM Subjects: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 104 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including Higher Level grade 6 from Maths and Physics or a STEM subject. Acceptable STEM Subjects: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.
104 UCAS points including H2 from Maths and Physics or a STEM subject. Acceptable STEM Subjects: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D in Engineering including Merit in the following units: 2 Science for Engineering and either 1 Maths for Engineering or 23 Applied Maths for Engineering and either 3 Principles of Mechanical Engineering or 9 Mechanical Design or 10 CAD.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM in Engineering including Merit in the following units: 2 Science for Engineering and either 1 Maths for Engineering or 23 Applied Maths for Engineering and either 3 Principles of Mechanical Engineering or 9 Mechanical Design or 10 CAD.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D in Engineering including Merit from unit 1 Engineering Principles and unit 7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM in Engineering including Merit from unit 1 Engineering Principles and unit 7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.
104 points including Grade B in Maths and Physics or a STEM subject. Acceptable STEM Subjects: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry.
T Level
The following T Levels are accepted for this course with grade M overall: •Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing •Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing •Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
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About this course
**Course Overview**
Aiming for a senior role in fire safety? This could be the course for you.
**Why study with us**
- Our courses are taught by leading researchers in fire safety engineering and fire chemistry, as well as former fire professionals.
- You will have opportunities to spend time at Washington Hall, the UK’s international fire training and development centre. You’ll also experience hands-on firefighting.
- 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.
**Accreditations**
- This course is accredited by the EI on behalf of the Engineering Council, which plays an active role in ensuring that the course is developed to meet the needs of industry. The EI is a chartered professional membership body bringing together expertise to tackle urgent global challenges, responding to the climate emergency while meeting the energy needs of the world’s growing population.
- This course is recognised by the IFE as a Recognised Educational Programme (with academic exemption) for Member Grade (MIFireE). The IFE awards internationally recognised qualifications and membership, and plays an active role in ensuring that the course is developed to meet professional needs.
**Future Careers**
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.
Modules
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