Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1
4FF004 Introduction to the Fire and Rescue Service (20 Credits)
4FF003 Fire Engineering Science Study Skills (20 Credits)
4FF006 Fire Risk Management (20 Credits)
4FF005 Introduction to Fire Leadership and Command (20 Credits)
4FF002 Fire Dynamics and Suppression (20 Credits)
4FF007 Fire Engineering Science (20 Credits)
Year 2
5FF009 Emergency Planning (20 Credits)
5FF006 Hazardous Materials and the Environment (20 Credits)
5FF007 Fire Scene Investigation (20 Credits)
5FF010 Operational Fire Leadership and Command (20 Credits)
5FF011 Specialist Fire and Rescue Services (20 Credits)
5FF008 Community Safety and Social Policy (20 Credits)
Year 3
6FF010 Fire and Rescue Service Law (20 Credits)
6FF012 Strategic Fire Leadership and Command (20 Credits)
6FF011 Fire Safety in the Built Environment (20 Credits)
6FF001 Fire and Rescue Project (20 Credits)
6FF008 Operational Risk Management in the Fire and Rescue Service (20 Credits)
6FF013 Interoperability and Collaboration (20 Credits)
Developed in conjunction with UK Fire and Rescue Services, this vocational degree offers a well-balanced and highly relevant professional programme of study for students intending to seek a career in the fire and rescue services, in local authority fire and rescue services or in airports and industrial fire sectors. The degree contains a number of engineering and science, management and operational modules including fire engineering science, chemistry and leadership and command studies.
A number of services contribute to the curriculum design and content and the programme will include a ‘guest lecture’ series during which students will be expected to engage in discussion and debate with leading fire and rescue experts on current practice and policy.
This award is specifically and uniquely designed to equip students for a future career as a professional fire fighter. The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed to not only provide knowledge and skills sufficient to seek employment in the fire and rescue services, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career. You are encouraged during the three years of study, to become a community safety volunteer, Young Firefighters Association (YFA) instructor or an on-call (retained) firefighter of a local fire and rescue service. This will enable you to build up a portfolio of academic and practical achievements to enhance your opportunities for a career in the fire service.
Successful completion of this award will equip you for a professional career in the fire and rescue services. You will be expected to engage in a series of highly relevant extra-curricular activities that will allow you to apply your knowledge to practical situations. In addition, all courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Masters and Doctoral level.
The degree is accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to become members of the Institution (MIFE).
2019 Entry
- ‘A’ levels at grades BBC - CCC
- BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
- Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
- If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
- International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here
- Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences guarantees entry on to this course
Other Requirements
Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.
Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course
The University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships in addition to other financial support packages
Tuition Fees Loan: If you wish, you can take out a Government Student Loan which covers the full course fee. You pay it back once you’ve left university and your income is more than £25,725 (from April 2019). More information on repayments can be found at: repayments.It’s available to eligible full-time higher education students and does not depend on family income.
The amount of the Tuition Fees Loan is paid directly to the University of Wolverhampton by the Student Loan Company.
Visit student finance on the gov.uk website to find out more.
Self-funding: If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to Pay.The funding available to you depends on when you started your studies and if you have been to University previously.
For more information please contact the Gateway.
Financial Hardship: Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund (http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/money-matters/financial-support/dennis-turner-opportunity-fund/) for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
