MSc Fire and Explosion Engineering  MSc Fire and Explosion Engineering University of Leeds ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1566809530University-of-Leeds-1.jpg

In just a brief duration of time - in a few minutes or even in a fraction of a second - a fire or an explosion can have catastrophic consequences in residential buildings or in industrial plant. In UK alone, hundreds get killed and tens of thousands are injured every year. Some single incidents cost millions of pounds, the total monetary cost of fire and explosions in the UK is estimated at - 6 billion per year or approximately 1% of GDP. This course offers students from diverse academic backgrounds with advanced training in the field of Fire and Explosion Engineering for those wishing to embark on a career, or further develop their career, in the industry. Particular emphasis is placed on fire and explosion protection systems within a legislative framework that is complex and fast-changing. Extensive participation in course delivery by lecturers from industry brings strong industrial involvement to the course. Sample taught modules include: Fire Safety Design Short Course and Project, Explosion Prediction and Mitigation, Fire Dynamics and Modelling, Fire Risk Assessment and Management, Accident Investigation, Fire and Safety Law. The course is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) and satisfies the requirements of further learning for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.