Structural and Fire Safety Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Fire safety strongly influences the built environments we inhabit and impacts our lives in many diverse ways. Traditional approaches are based mainly on experience, however, the building industry is constantly innovating in pursuit of efficiency. It is the role of the fire safety engineer to anticipate, understand and react to these innovations, proposing solutions based on sound engineering principles. The subject is fundamentally multi-disciplinary in nature and the engineer must seek to balance the complex and often conflicting demands of clients, architects, the fire authorities and regulators. A fire safety engineer therefore needs to be equipped with essential knowledge of fire phenomena, and an understanding of how people, structures, and fire safety systems respond to fire. United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being: SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Programme aims Through this degree programme, you will build on many of the fundamental concepts of Civil and Environmental engineering, applying your scientific knowledge in the design of infrastructure that properly addresses fire hazards. Ties to industry We have strong industrial engagement through our Industrial Advisory Board and industrial input to our teaching, including our design projects. Programme benefits An enviable suite of facilities, including specialist laboratories, a student makerspace and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment. Our unique programmes give you a broad and detailed understanding of civil and environmental engineering, setting you up to work in any field you choose after graduation. Field trips, design-led and team-oriented teaching approaches, and strong engagement with industry which informs our teaching. Opportunities to interact with recent graduates who are now working in industry. Research-led teaching by leaders in their engineering fields whose knowledge is actively sought out by industry and government internationally

We accept a wide range of international qualifications.