| Course Name |
Engineering - Fire Safety Engineering |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
LY_CFIRE_B |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Contact Admission staff:
T: +353 (0)74 918 6000
E-mail admissions@lyit.ie |
| Qualification Letters |
B.Sc. (Hons) |
| Duration |
Add-on 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+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...
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- 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.
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| Number of Places |
20 |
| Application Date |
Advanced Entry applications should be made directly to the admissions office at LYIT.
The appropriate form may be downloaded from www.lyit.ie and is also available by email from lisa.devlin@lyit.ie /or submit by e-mail to admissions@lyit.ie.
or from
The Admissions Office
Letterkenny institute of Technology
Port Road Letterkenny
Tel: 074 918 6125
Closing Date of Application 1st April |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+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...
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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.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
• Fire Dynamics 10 6
• Fire Safety Design 10 6
• Quantitative Risk Analysis 5 3
• Research Report 5 3
Semester 2
• Project (M) 10
• Fire Protection Systems (M) 10
• Fire Safety Management (M) 10 6
• Human Behaviour in Fire (M) 10 6 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
• Masters degree by research
• Taught 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 Enquiries |
Department Administration
Telephone: (074) 918 6410/6406
Head of Department: Anne Boner
Telephone: (074) 918 6403
Email: anne.boner@lyit.ie |
| Download Application Form |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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