Master of Fire Safety Engineering
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This three year part-time Master's program aims to provide professionals with the special skills and knowledge to develop, assess and evaluate fire safety engineering solutions for built environment. The course covers fire safety science and engineering principles. It is relevant to professionals developing alternative solutions using the fire engineering guidelines to meet the objectives and performance requirements of building regulations. Graduates will also acquire the skill to independently appraise the literature and address fire safety engineering issues faced by the building industry. This course has been designed primarily as a Distance Learning course. However, a select unit (one in total) has a five day intensive block style compulsory workshop that requires students to attend. Many of the other units have non-compulsory workshops and students are encouraged to attend these workshops to gain the benefit of the face to face interaction within the course.
Structure
160 credit points
Subjects
- Building engineering
- Disaster and emergency management
- Egress and risk assessment
- Fire engineering science
Standard entry requirements
Bachelor degree in engineering, building, construction, building surveying, bushfire protection, architecture or physical sciences.
Further information
Students can fast-track by completing additional units per semester to complete the program earlier.
