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BSc (Hons)

Fire & Leadership Studies (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

F745

Delivery

Campus Taught

Fire and Leadership Studies is the result of a unique, pioneering collaboration with the fire and rescue services, it recruits bright talent to the services and fast tracks you to senior positions.

Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.

This course combines academic study with practical hands-on training in fire service operations. It covers leadership, fire risk management, fire and rescue operations, fire science, fire safety, fire investigation, human resource management, business and management practice.

We combine theoretical science with hands-on practical and leadership skills. Recent course improvements include breathing apparatus, road traffic accident rescue technician training and trauma care.

Why study with us

The course is supported by an industrial liaison group, which reviews and inputs into the course to ensure it meets fire industry needs.
An operational module is delivered in cooperation with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service so you’ll learn from their expertise.
There’s a part-time option for serving officers. This also means full-time students benefit from learning alongside experienced operational firefighters.

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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.
Time is spent within services carrying out community fire safety education to the public.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face

5%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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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."

You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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Future Careers

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in local authority fire and rescue services, this is an excellent route to take. Whilst not guaranteeing entry, you’ll have the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a progressive career.

Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

During your studies with us you’ll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

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Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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Delivery is via a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study.

Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your options.

The course delivers a unique combination of theoretical science, hands-on practical and leadership skills through lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical sessions.

An operational module, which is delivered in cooperation with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, will provide you with the knowledge and expertise to attend incidents as professional firefighters. It includes access to their internationally renowned training and fire investigation facilities.

Modules will be assessed through theory and practical examinations, and coursework. Assessed coursework will include essays, reports, practical exercises, presentations and a dissertation.

This programme has many practical aspects including a four-week operational fire-fighting course where time is spent within services carrying out community fire safety education.

You are encouraged to seek summer placements within supporting fire and rescue services and every effort is made to assist in this important aspect of development and service integration.

This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between the second and third years.

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This course is based in the School of Engineering located in the Faculty of Science and Technology

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page