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This program provides the special skills and knowledge to develop, assess and evaluate fire safety engineering solutions for built environment.
Study options
PART TIME
3 years
Start times
Spring
July
(2023)
Autumn
March
(2024)
Available campuses
Explore Western | 29 May-10 June
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Fire safety engineering at Western
With the growing need to understand fire safety engineering principles, this program is relevant to professionals developing alternative solutions using the National Construction Code (NCC) – Australian Building Codes Board and the Fire Engineering Guidelines.
Western Sydney University Fire Safety Engineering programs have nearly two decades of history and are well recognised by the building industry nationally and internationally.
You will understand building regulations, fire dynamics, building response to fires, human behaviour and risk assessment, as well as develop knowledge of the practical design process adopted by the industry.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: $33,864*
Delivery: Online
This program is only available to domestic students.
Unfortunately, student visa holders are not eligible to study this degree.
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Your career
With a degree in fire safety engineering, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Fire Safety Engineer
- Fire Safety Project Manager
- Fire Safety Inspector
Your career
Fire Safety Engineer
Fire Safety Engineers research the causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment to assist organisations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
Fire Safety Inspector
Fire Safety Inspectors play a vital role in keeping people, buildings and other structures safe. You will conduct site inspections, search for hazards, test alarms and other fire protection equipment and review emergency evacuation plans to ensure they confirm to regulations.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
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