Fire Scene Investigation, MSc at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MSc Fire Scene Investigation, developed with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, trains students to investigate the cause and origin of fires using multidisciplinary science. It is accredited by the Energy Institute, with practical sessions at the fire service training centre.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time available | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Fires in Buildings, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Accidents and Catastrophes, Practical Fire Investigation, Research Methods, Fire Science Dissertation, The Expert Witness in the Legal Process and Forensic Analysis. An optional professional placement or industry-based project is available.

Career pathways

Fire investigation teams, forensic science laboratories, fraud departments in government or private organisations, or academic research.

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Entry requirements

At least a 2:2 degree in a related subject such as Forensic Science, Chemistry or Fire Safety; or a Higher National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate discipline with appropriate professional experience. Ghana: a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, is accepted; WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 (or SSCE grades A-D if studied 1993-2005) is accepted as evidence of English, or IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time available

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