BEng Fire Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering, focusing on fire safety within the built environment. Core topics include Fire Dynamics, Probabilistic Risk Analysis, Systems Design, Engineering Design, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. The programme offers a foundation year pathway designed to support progression onto the BEng Fire Engineering degree. A capstone Engineering Design Project is completed in the final year, involving work between fire engineers and other design and management team members.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects. T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for IFE membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills and Information Technology
- Fundamental Tools for Engineers
- Design Studies for Engineers
- Analytical Studies for Engineers
- Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
- Foundation Mathematics
- Introduction to Combustion and Fire
- Safety and Fire Law
- Energy Transfer and Thermodynamics
- Engineering Design Practice
- Building, Materials and Fire
- Engineering Analysis 1
- Skills for Science and Engineering
- Fluid Dynamics of Fires
- Fire and the Built Environment
- Accidents and Catastrophes
- Safety, Health and Environment
- Project Management
- Computational Engineering
- Engineering Analysis 2
- Enclosure Fire Dynamics
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Fire Investigation
- Probabilistic Risk Analysis
- Engineering Design Project
- Engineering Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Fire Engineering at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Engineering (other).
What do graduates of BEng Fire Engineering at University of Lancashire do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Fire Engineering at University of Lancashire?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Fire Engineering at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BEng Fire Engineering at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for IFE membership.
Does BEng Fire Engineering at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Fire Engineering at University of Lancashire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.