Fire and Leadership Studies Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Fire and Leadership Studies Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Fire and Leadership Studies is extremely popular. The result of a unique, pioneering collaboration with the fire and rescue services, it recruits bright talent straight to them.
Why study with us
• 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.
• An operational module is delivered in cooperation with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service so you’ll learn from their e...
Course Overview
Fire and Leadership Studies is extremely popular. The result of a unique, pioneering collaboration with the fire and rescue services, it recruits bright talent straight to them.
Why study with us
• 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.
• An operational module is delivered in cooperation with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service so you’ll learn from their expertise.
• Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
What you'll do
• Access to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s internationally renowned training and fire investigation facilities.
• You’ll have international opportunities including travel and work placement with Operation Florian, a charitable organisation.
• 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
This course will give you a head start to a successful career in modern fire and rescue services. Whilst not guaranteeing entry, it equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a progressive career.
Course Information
4 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A02-C07
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
104 UCAS points at A2
T Level
UCAS Tariff
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
104 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 104 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 UCAS points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
A level
64 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
AS
Not accepted
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.
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
64 UCAS points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
T Level
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Channel Islands, Scotland | £1,955 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Wales, England, Channel Islands, Scotland, Northern Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Channel Islands, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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