Atlantic Technological University

Ireland
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Bachelor

Fire Safety Engineering (Hons)

DegreeBachelor
FieldFire Safety Eng. (Hons)
Duration3 years
Tuition12000.00

Overview

Fire Safety Engineering (Hons) at Atlantic Technological University prepares you to design safer buildings using both engineering science and practical fire-safety methods. You will study how fires start and grow, how people respond during emergencies, and how to apply prescriptive and performance-based design approaches.Through a mix of core engineering subjects and specialised fire modules, you develop the technical skills needed for roles in fire safety engineering, consultancy, and public-sector fire safety planning.

About this programme

Fire Safety Engineering (Hons) at Atlantic Technological University prepares you to design safer buildings using both engineering science and practical fire-safety methods. You will study how fires start and grow, how people respond during emergencies, and how to apply prescriptive and performance-based design approaches.

Through a mix of core engineering subjects and specialised fire modules, you develop the technical skills needed for roles in fire safety engineering, consultancy, and public-sector fire safety planning.

  • Award: Honours Bachelor’s degree (Hons)
  • Delivery: Not specified in the record (please check the programme website for mode and campus details)
  • Credits/Duration: Not specified in the record (please check the programme website)
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Tuition fees: Not specified in the record (please check the programme website)
  • Application intake: Not specified in the record (please check the programme website)
  • Start dates: Not specified in the record (please check the programme website)

Note: Some key details (duration, ECTS/credits, delivery format, and fees) are not provided in the current record. For the most accurate information, confirm these items on the official programme page.

Programme Structure

Core and specialist modules typically include a blend of engineering fundamentals and fire-safety design topics. Course content may vary by academic year—please confirm the latest curriculum on the programme website.

  • Fire Technology
  • Advanced Construction Technology
  • Structural Design & Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Fluid & Thermodynamics
  • Measurement & Construction Economics
  • Fire Safety Engineering (specialist topics)
  • Human Behaviour in Fire
  • Fire and Reliability Modelling
  • Fire Structural Design
  • Fire Engineering Techniques

Capstone / final-year work

Fire engineering degrees commonly include a substantial final-year project or capstone design/report component. Please check the programme website for the exact assessment format and module titles for the final stage of study.

Learning approach

  • Engineering problem-solving and applied design exercises
  • Technical reporting and documentation skills
  • Case-study based learning for real building fire-safety scenarios

Academic requirements

Entry is based on meeting the programme’s academic qualification requirements. Specific GPA/grade-point thresholds are not listed in the current record.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants wishing to transfer onto this programme will typically have successfully completed Year 1 of the AU243 Building Engineering (Common Entry) programme or hold a Level 6 Higher Certificate in a related programme.
  • Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement: 5 subjects at O6/H7, including:
  • English or Irish at O6/H7
  • Maths at O6/H7
  • QQI/FET Major Award Required (any)
  • Additional QQI/FET requirements: C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C20175 or 5N0556 or 5N18396 or Leaving Certificate Maths at 06/H7
  • GCE/ A-level/ GCSE Entry Requirement: 5 distinct recognised GCSE/A-level subjects, including:
  • 1 A-level at Grade E
  • 4 other subjects at GCSE-level Grade C, including:
  • English or Irish
  • Maths

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Make sure you meet all requirements

Please review the official programme page for the most up-to-date entry criteria, document requirements, and application deadlines.

Post-study work options (Ireland)

Graduates may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permission in Ireland, subject to meeting the relevant immigration criteria and holding the correct immigration status at the time of application.

  • Eligibility: Typically requires that you have completed an approved programme of study in Ireland and hold a valid permission to remain for study purposes at the time you apply.
  • Duration: Post-study permissions are granted for a limited period (the exact length depends on the programme and the immigration rules in force at the time of application).
  • Employment conditions: You may be required to seek employment or meet specific conditions related to work activity, depending on the permission type.
  • Application timing: Applications must be submitted within the required timeframe after completing your studies.

Important: Immigration rules can change. Always check the latest guidance from the Irish immigration authorities and confirm your eligibility with the university’s international office before applying.

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