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Fire and Rescue Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
- Awarded by:
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)
Course summary
Our Fire and Rescue Leadership BA (Hons) course has been designed for those who want to join the fire service or understand how it operates.
Developed alongside Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MaWWFRS) and is the first programme of its kind in the UK.
Learning both on campus at UWTSD Swansea Waterfront and at the MaWWFRS training centre in Earlswood, near Swansea, this hands-on course has a strong focus on real-world learning.
Throughout the course, you’ll undertake practical training placements as Earlswood Fire Service Training Centre near Swansea, undertaking robust training that is part of the firefighter national training programme. Here, you’ll have access to specialist trainers and facilities that are normally only open to fire service staff. This course is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in the fire service preparing you with the knowledge and skills for a full-time role.
At the same time, you will follow the fire service leadership framework in the classroom, studying areas including leadership, equality, government, strategic management, and research methods. The knowledge and skills gained here will help to prepare you for leadership jobs across a range of public service role in the future.
From the start, you will also have the opportunity to become a paid on-call firefighter for a minimum of one shift per week. You’ll be part of a team, responding to real emergencies and learning how to stay calm under pressure.
As part of the course, you will also work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services, nationally accredited by Skills for Justice.
This degree is a unique chance to gain real experience, build confidence, and make a difference in the community.
Modules
Modules
YEAR 1
Fire and Rescue Practical Placement 1 (level 4, 60 credits)
In the first semester, students will undergo practical placement training to become an on-call fire officers in a four-week block and then will be expected and timetabled to work one shift a week on the station.
On-campus modules will be delivered around placement commitments.
YEAR 2
Fire and Rescue Practical Placement 2 (level 5, 60 credits).
YEAR 3
Fire and Rescue Practical Placement 3 (level 6, 60 credits) - across the academic year.
Assessment method
This course combines practical assessed placements with MWWFRS as well as on-campus learning and assessment.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FRL1
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Students will also have to pass the MWWFRS recruitment process for on-call fire officers which includes a fitness test, a medical test and DBS vetting. This will be undertaken once the student has gained their level 3 qualifications but before they are able to enrol and will be a condition of offer.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. |
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/study/how-apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
Learn more on the University of Wales Trinity Saint David website
International entry requirements
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/immigration-visas
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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