University of Wales Newport

Course Details

HND Fire Safety Engineering

Course Description

Fire engineering is an exciting and developing area of expertise required within modern engineering industries. This course has been prepared in conjunction with fire industry professionals to ensure that the modules studied help develop an excellent appreciation of the procedures and concepts utilised within the fire safety engineering field. Year One * Engineering Mathematics 1 * Fire Chemistry and Smoke Production * Construction Technology 1 * Structural Analysis and Design 1 * Materials, Science and Services * General Principles of Escape/Fire Safety Risk Assessment Year Two * Structural Analysis and Design 1 * Fire Suppression and Control * Engineering Mathematics 2 * Fluid Dynamics * Fire Safety Engineering Project * Computational Fire Dynamics/Evacuation Modelling After successful completion of the HND award students can gain entry onto the BEng(Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering The above information is a sample module description for illustrative purposes. Modules and module content may change from time to time.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

This course provides a thorough grounding in the area of fire engineering. Career opportunities exist in the areas of fire design and consultancy.

HND Fire Safety Engineering University of Wales Newport