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About this degree
MArch Fire Safe Design is a 12-month specialist postgraduate degree, or 24-month part-time.
The Fire Safe Design MArch programme at UCL is a timely response to the evolving landscape of architectural practice and the pressing need for enhanced fire safety awareness.
In an era where governments are increasingly calling upon architectural professionals to shoulder the responsibility of fire safety in design and advocating for an elevated emphasis on this vital area within architectural education, our programme equips students with specialised skills and knowledge. Designed for individuals with a background in architecture, this programme empowers you to become a designer capable of tackling complex building projects while integrating fire-safe design principles and fostering fire awareness.
Throughout the programme, you will delve deep into the intricacies of fire engineering and explore the tools at the disposal of specialist fire engineers that can be seamlessly incorporated into your design processes. This unique blend of architectural and fire engineering knowledge equips you to lead design teams, guiding projects from their inception to the detailed resolution of buildings and urban designs. Our programme does not just address the immediate need for fire safety; it also aligns with the global imperative to transition towards a zero-carbon future, emphasising sustainability and safety as the cornerstone of architectural innovation.
As an aspiring architect, you will discover that some design approaches are inherently safer than others, and fire-safe design can catalyse a new wave of elegant urbanism in the 21st century. This programme offers a dynamic educational environment where ethical responsibility and innovative design converge, ultimately shaping graduates into leaders who can create a safer and more sustainable built environment for future generations.
Who this course is for
Prospective students interested in applying to the Fire Safe Design MArch programme at UCL should possess a fervent motivation to pioneer sustainable architecture while comprehensively integrating fire safety as a pivotal design element and strategic consideration. The ideal candidates should exhibit a strong penchant for advancing their professional expertise through meticulous technical design and possess a penchant for critical thinking, always ready to challenge conventional norms and practices within the field. Moreover, they should demonstrate an innate ability to think creatively, generating unique architectural solutions that align seamlessly with defined project briefs.
This programme warmly welcomes both qualified architects seeking to enhance their expertise and those from diverse backgrounds, such as engineering graduates, aspiring to cultivate specialised knowledge in fire-safe design or lay a solid foundation for further research in this dynamic field.
What this course will give you
Discover unparalleled educational opportunities at UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering. The Fire Safe Design MArch programme offers a multitude of benefits for aspiring architects and designers.
Delivered by the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering, students have the unique advantage of access to cutting-edge facilities and resources. This includes dedicated spaces for drawing and prototyping, situated in close proximity to complementary disciplines such as civil engineering, computer science, architectural computation, environmental design, and performance design. This interdisciplinary environment enriches the learning experience, allowing students to draw inspiration and insights from a wide range of fields, fostering a holistic understanding of fire-safe design.
Throughout the programme, students acquire advanced knowledge and skills in fire-safe design, drawing from multidisciplinary theories spanning architectural design, human behaviour, and the fundamentals of fire science. This comprehensive approach equips graduates with a deep understanding of fire safety as a core strategic consideration in architecture, enabling them to address contemporary challenges in the field.
The programme’s commitment to nurturing creativity empowers students to develop their unique design visions, with a significant emphasis on integrating fire safety as a pivotal design variable. As governments increasingly demand heightened responsibility for fire safety in architectural practice and a more comprehensive education in this area, this programme positions its graduates as leaders in the dynamic and evolving architectural landscape.
The programme enjoys the strong support of Jane Duncan, former President of the RIBA, who leads the RIBA committee on fire safety, further reinforcing its relevance and credibility in the field.