BSc Fire & Leadership Studies
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business and Management, focusing on fire safety leadership and risk management. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course spans four years including a foundation year designed for students who do not hold the standard formal qualifications for direct entry. Hands-on operational training in firefighting techniques, rescue procedures, and emergency response is incorporated alongside fire investigation and strategic risk decision making modules.
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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 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 58%
- Learning opportunities: 63%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 33%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 72%
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 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 78%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for IFE membership.
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills and Information Technology
- Design Studies for Construction
- Analytical Studies for Construction
- This module introduces engineering drawing and computer aided design tools, which will support your studies. These will be key in the projects you’ll undertake on the course.
- Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
- Foundation Mathematics
- Introduction to Combustion and Fire
- Safety and Fire Law
- Building, Materials and Fire
- Community Fire Safety
- Skills for Science and Engineering
- Leadership and Motivation
- Operational Firefighting
- Introduction to Fire Risk Management
- Fire Safety Management and Legislation
- Accidents and Catastrophes
- Safety, Health and Environment
- Project Management
- Community Fire Safety Strategies
- Leading, Managing and Developing People
- Fire Risk Assessment in Complex Residential Buildings
- Fire Risk Assessment in Complex Non-Residential Buildings
- Leading and Learning Through Change
- Fire Investigation
- Strategic Risk Decision Making
- Hazards and Risk Management
- Fire Studies Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Fire & Leadership Studies at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £35,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of BSc Fire & Leadership Studies at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Fire & Leadership Studies at University of Lancashire?
58% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Fire & Leadership Studies at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Fire & Leadership Studies at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for IFE membership. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Does BSc Fire & Leadership Studies at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Fire & Leadership Studies at University of Lancashire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.