Overview

For your dissertation you’ll get to study an area of fire science that interests you, taking responsibility for designing, conducting, analysing and interpreting the results of a substantial investigation that’ll also be contributing to the discipline.

You’ll gain valuable work experience with an opportunity to undertake a professional placement as part of your MSc, or choose an industry-based project.

Future careers after Fire Scene Investigation programme at The University of Lancashire

As a graduate of the Fire Scene Investigation course you’ll be well placed to work in fire investigation teams, forensic science laboratories, and fraud departments in major government or private organisations. Or, you could go on to further research in academia.

Accreditation

This course is recognised by the IFE as a Recognised Educational Programme (with academic exemption) for Member Grade (MIFireE). This course is accredited by the EI on behalf of the Engineering Council, which plays an active role in ensuring that the course is developed to meet the needs of industry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fires in Buildings
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Accidents and Catastrophes
Practical Fire Investigation
Forensic Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , International

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• UK students can apply all year round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science Emergency & Disaster Management View 62 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject such as Forensic Science or Chemistry or Fire Safety
Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in an appropriate discipline combined with appropriate professional experience
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9450 GBP / year

≈ 9450 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: £1050 per 20 credits (UK)

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Future careers after Fire Scene Investigation programme at The University of Lancashire

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