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Master's degree

Master of Fire Engineering Studies

MFireEngSt
03 October 2023

UC's Master of Fire Engineering Studies (MFireEngSt) explores testing and designing high-performance structures with sustainable and fire-durable materials. Learn more about studying a MFireEngSt through our Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering.

START

Master of Fire Engineering Studies

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 (February)

POINTS

120

DURATION

Master of Fire Engineering Studies

Degree Structure - Duration
1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time

Overview


Master of Fire Engineering Studies

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.

Master of Fire Engineering Studies

What will my study involve?

  • Learn the science behind flammable materials and fire control systems as well as human behaviour in fire disasters, with a focus on practical experiences and performance-based safety design.
  • Block courses with practical and teaching days spent on campus to accommodate working professionals.
  • Final group project in collaboration with an industry mentor.

Master of Fire Engineering Studies

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 .

How to apply

You can apply online at .

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Master of Fire Engineering Studies

How do I plan my degree?

The MFireEngSt is made up of 120 points of compulsory courses plus one elective.

Courses are taught in 'block mode' - three days of activities at a time on campus including lectures, field trips, practical lab work, and demonstrations, twice each semester.

You can complete the degree within 1-2 years full-time, or part-time up to 5 years.

For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Fire Engineering Studies.

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2024 tuition feeestimate:$9,572 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $10,146 (120 points)

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2024 tuition fee estimate: $48,000 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $49,900 (120 points)

Master of Fire Engineering Studies

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.

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