Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering

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A research-based master's degree focusing on fire safety, risk assessment, and the application of engineering principles to protect people and their environment from destructive fire.

NZ$112,183

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NZQA Level 9 Certification (225 Credits)

Study Level

Post Grad

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Ilam campus, Christchurch

It will take a total of 69 weeks

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Advanced understanding of fire engineering

Develop advanced knowledge and skills in the scientific and engineering principles that underpin fire safety in buildings and other structures.

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Risk assessment for fire safety

Assess and manage fire safety risks in various built environments, considering both human safety and structural integrity.

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Design of fire safety systems

Design, evaluate, and implement effective fire safety systems in new and existing structures.

What You're Signing Up For

The Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering (MEFE) at the University of Canterbury provides rigorous training in fire safety science and engineering. Students learn to evaluate and design fire-safe buildings and structures, assess risks, and specialize in fire dynamics, safety systems, human behaviour in fire, and practical fire engineering applications. The program, open to graduates of relevant engineering and science disciplines, features coursework (block and intensive study), flexible online learning, and a significant research thesis or project.

Course Content

  • Structural Fire Engineering (ENFE601)
  • Fire Dynamics (ENFE602)
  • Fire Safety Systems (ENFE603)
  • Fire Safety Engineering Design (ENFE605)
  • Advanced Fire Dynamics (ENFE610)
  • Human Behaviour in Fire (ENFE615)
  • MEFE Thesis (ENFE690)

What you need to know first

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (First or Second Class)

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (GPA of 5 or more)

Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects

Completion of academic and non-academic requirements such as practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate.

Approval of programme of study

English language requirements if English is not first language

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Fire Safety

  • Engineering

  • Building and Construction

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Fire engineer

  • Fire safety consultant

  • Building compliance specialist

  • Researcher in fire engineering