Introduction

The Master of Fire Engineering Studies (MFireEngSt) explores testing and designing high-performance structures with sustainable and fire-durable materials.

This taught-master's degree is designed for Science and Engineering graduates that want to focus their career on designing fire control and smoke safety in buildings - including detectors, ventilation, heat transfer and release, and suppression and extinguishing systems.

See also the Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering for a research-focused degree.

Entry requirements

You will need to have previously complete either a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, a Bachelor of Science with Honours, a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (with at least a GPA of 5.0), or equivalent degree study to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Fire Engineering Studies or use the admission requirements checker.

Career opportunities

Your practical experiences in this degree will prepare you to meet industry demand and work within regulations and procedures for fire safety and engineering.

Work alongside insurance companies, construction, emergency services, and research institutions.

Career pathways could include:

• fire safety and prevention
• architectural design
• risk assessment
• civil and structural engineering.