Fire Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Fire Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Course Overview
Aiming for a senior role in fire safety? Fire Engineering could be your course. We’re a recognised Centre of Excellence for fire safety engineering and our research centre is second to none.
Why study with us
• Our course builds on the training and educational programmes offered by the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• You’ll get the chance to work with fire safety engineering companies, all with the aim of boosting your employability when you graduate.
• This cours...
Course Overview
Aiming for a senior role in fire safety? Fire Engineering could be your course. We’re a recognised Centre of Excellence for fire safety engineering and our research centre is second to none.
Why study with us
• Our course builds on the training and educational programmes offered by the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• You’ll get the chance to work with fire safety engineering companies, all with the aim of boosting your employability when you graduate.
• This course is practical and focuses on fire in the context of buildings and infrastructure, the technology for predicting fires, and designs for fire safety.
What you'll do
• You’ll work with the training team at Lancashire Fire and Rescue HQ in Year 1.
• Take the chance to take part in 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 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.
• 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.
Future Careers
Our Fire Engineering alumni find themselves in senior positions in fire safety design, fire safety engineering and fire safety consulting, and many are on their way to becoming senior fire safety officers.
Why Choose University of Lancashire During Clearing?
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Receive priority updates and tailored support that will help you navigate the process with confidence. By registering early, you’ll gain a clear advantage - staying informed, prepared, and ahead of the rush. Take control now and put yourself in the strongest position to secure the course and future you want, Plus, register before the 11 August and you’ll automatically be entered into their Free Prize Draw to be in with the chance of winning £5,000* towards your first year’s accommodation plus additional benefits.
Explore your options or apply early for this September - simply call, apply online or register your interest today.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-21
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F945
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
64 UCAS points at A2
T Level
P
P (D or E)
UCAS Tariff
64
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS points
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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