Engineering - Fire Safety Engineering - Letterkenny
This Bachelor of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (Level 8) is a unique add-on programme where you will study a range of mainstream and specialised fire technology subjects.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, add-on.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science (level 7) qualification with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes in a construction technology or related discipline.
• Applications are invited from graduates of a level 7 (or above) degree in Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering or Architectural Technology.
• inclus related modules in primary degree and professional experience may be taken into account.
Careers / Further progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
• Masters degree by research
• Masters degree at other institutes or universities
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
• Fire Safety Engineering Consultancy
• Local Authority
• Public Sector - Health, Prisons etc
• Architecture
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
• Fire Technologist
• Fire Safety Engineer
Further information
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Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.atudonegal.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non EU students need to pay in order to submit their application .
Is this course for me?
This Bachelor of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (Level 8) is a unique add-on programme where you will study a range of mainstream and specialised fire technology subjects. The programme is designed with the needs of modern and existing buildings in mind and will focus on the application of the science and implementation of the knowledge derived from the study programme.
You will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of the fire growth process in the context of building compartment fires.
You’ll learn how to identify fire safety problems and concerns relevant to the construction industry, and individual building design in particular.
You’ll grasp major techniques and approaches involved in fire safety design, as well as the integration of the various technical aspects necessary to implement in building design.
You’ll also learn about the legal regulatory framework and responsibilities related to construction and fire safety issues. As well as the technical limits and complex issues posed in achieving fire safety objectives, and the importance of fire safety management issues. Graduates of the BSc Hons Fire Safety Engineering work throughout world. There is a growing need for experts with fire safety skills and an awareness of the complexities of achieving fire safety in existing and new buildings.
Semester 7
Mandatory modules
• Fire Dynamics
• Fire Safety Design
• Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Research Report
Semester 8
Mandatory modules
• Fire Project
• Human Behaviour in Fire
• Fire Safety Management
Elective module
• Fire Protection Systems
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6406 / +353 (0)74 918 6410
Head of Department Anne Boner
Email: Anne.Boner@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6403