Master of Fire Safety Engineering

About

This program provides the special skills and knowledge to develop, assess and evaluate fire safety engineering solutions for the built environment. With the growing need to understand fire safety engineering principles, this program is relevant to professionals developing alternative solutions using the National Construction Code (Australian Building Codes Board) and the Fire Engineering Guidelines.

Western Sydney University fire safety engineering programs have nearly two decades of history and are well recognised by the building industry nationally and internationally. Students will understand building regulations, fire dynamics, building response to fires, human behaviour and risk assessment, as well as develop knowledge of the practical design process adopted by the industry.

This postgraduate program has been designed as a distance learning program. However, select subjects require attendance at intensive block-style compulsory workshops. These workshops include fieldwork, site visits and industry tours. Many other subjects offer optional workshops. Students are encouraged to attend the optional workshops to gain the benefit of face-to-face interaction.

Note: Limited CSP for 2025.

Admission criteria

Master of Fire Safety Engineering 2 years pathway (160 credit points)

Undergraduate degree, or higher, in engineering, engineering science, construction management, building surveying, physical sciences or architecture and five years’ full-time equivalent related professional work experience in engineering, construction management, building surveying or fire systems design (fire protection).

Master of Fire Safety Engineering 1.5 years pathway (120 credit points)

Undergraduate degree or higher in any field of engineering accepted under the Washington Accord, and two years’ full-time equivalent related professional work experience in fire engineering or fire systems design (fire protection).

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Fees and charges

^ Limited CSP for 2025. Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.

Australian Government financial assistance

Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.

Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.

Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.