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.
The 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.
If you’re ultimately looking for a rewarding career in local authority fire and rescue services, this is an excellent route to take. There’s a part-time option for serving officers. This also means full-time students benefit from learning alongside experienced operational firefighters.
The course is supported by an industrial liaison group, which reviews and inputs into the course to ensure it meets fire industry needs.
Why study with us
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Fire and Leadership Studies is ranked 10th in the UK with 84% of students satisfied with the teaching quality (Times Good University Guide 2021)
- 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.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• FV1001: Introduction to Combustion and Fire
• FV1101: Safety and Fire Law
• FV1207: Building, Materials and Fire
• FV1501: Community Fire Safety
• FV1502: Skills for Science and Engineering
• HR1000: Leadership and Motivation
Optional modules
• FV1503: Operational Firefighting
• FV1504: Introduction to Fire Risk Management
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• FV2004: Fire Safety Management and Legislation
• FV2101: Accidents and Catastrophes
• FV2102: Safety, Health and Environment
• FV2103: Project Management
• FV2501: Community Fire Safety Strategies
Optional modules
• FV2801: Fire Risk Assessment in Complex Residential Buildings
• FV2901: Fire Risk Assessment in Complex Non-residential Buildings
• HR2015: Work and Organisational Change
• HR2050: Managing Personnel and Human Resources
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• FV3004: Fire Investigation
• FV3101: Strategic Risk Decision Making
• FV3103: Hazards and Risk Management
• FV3500: Fire Studies Dissertation
• HR3013: Leadership & Change Management
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
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.
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.
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