MSc PG Dip PG Cert Fire and Rescue Service Management

Entry requirements for postgraduate courses vary and you are advised to check for any specific requirements with Enquiry Management and on our website. Normally the following general entry requirements apply:

Postgraduate Diplomas, Certificates and Conversion Courses:

• A recognised British first degree or its equivalent, or a BTEC Higher Diploma/Certificate.

Taught Masters Courses:

• A recognised British honours degree to a good standard, or its equivalent. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits and in the light of the nature and scope of the programme or work proposed. Informal enquiries are welcomed and will normally be followed by an initial advisory interview.
  Specific entry requirements for this course are:
• Honours degree of the level 2.2 or above from a UK university or of the CNAA or its equivalent in an appropriate engineering or science discipline (forensic science, biology, chemistry, fire safety engineering etc.)
• Degree or HNC or HND in an appropriate discipline, together with appropriate professional experience;
  Qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

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The course focuses on managerial decision making within the fire and rescue service, in both an operational and non-operational context. It includes environmental scanning (both external and internal), strategy formulation (strategic or long range planning), strategy implementation, and evaluation and control. Situational awareness and risk decision making in time pressured and high risk situations. Students will be tested in command simulations representative of those applicable to the emergency incident domain. The theory and practical sessions will build confidence through the development of practical expertise and specialist knowledge in the field of strategic management.

Year 1

• Safety, Health and Environmental Management
• Risk Assessment and Management
• The Expert Witness in the Legal Process

• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Research Methods
• Accidents and Catastrophes

• Research Project (Triple module; Can be completed in Year 2)