StudyQA — Master: Fire Safety — Stord-Haugesund University College

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Are you interested in a unique master's degree program concerning Fire Safety? Do you want to contribute to a more fire safe society? With a master's degree in Fire Safety you will have the competence to handle advanced and complex fire safety issues!

Stord/Haugesund University College has educated well over 500 fire safety engineers over the last 20 years. Now we offer a Master's program in Fire Safety Engineering as one of only eight institutions in the world.

Fire Safety is becoming more and more important in today's society, and the need for knowledge and competence in this field is increasing rapidly. The primary objective of this master's program is to provide industry and society with highly qualified candidates who through in-depth knowlede in the field can contribute to a more fire safe society. One of the most important aspects in this context is measures to reduce risks related to major accidents. The master's program is organized in close contact with industry partners focusing particularly on fire technical issues.

The master's program is a challenging higher degree study consisting of 120 ECTS distributed over two years. It builds upon the 3 -years Fire Safety Engineering Bachelor's program. It is also possible to apply for the program as a part time student.

The first year consists of six specialized courses, 10 ECTS each, distributed on six intensive teaching weeks per semester, with self-studies in between. The primary language of instruction is English. Some of the courses have prerequisites as the program is structured so that the courses build upon each other throughout the study.
The work is organized through lectures, seminars, group work, projects and presentations.

The Second year consists of an independent work in the form of a thesis of 60 ECTS.

The master's program covers the following main topics:

Measures (barriers) to prevent ignition and fire.
Understanding of different scenarios for fire- and smoke development
Modelling of fire- and smoke development, egress and risk to people, property and the environment
Fire safety design
Fire safety risk assessment
Human behavior in fire and evacuation
Contingency
Fire prevention in businesses and municipality
Communication and accident investigation

Applicants to the program must meet one of the following specific requirements:Bachelor degree in Fire SafetyBachelor degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering including 20 ECTS in courses such as:Fire Dynamics, ING2043 HSH or equivalentActive and passive fire protection system, ING2045 HSH or equivalentRelevant education according to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges ?§3-4 "General Recognition" is approved as equivalent to the above.Minimum requirement for admission is the cumulative grade point average equivalent to, or better than, a C in the Norwegian system.Please contact the Admissions Office (opptak@hsh.no) if you have any further questions concerning admission.