Program Overview
The Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering at Victoria University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 12,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Risk Assessment and Human Behaviour
- Scientific Principles for Fire Professionals
- Fire Safety Systems Design
- Performance Codes Methodology and Structure
- Students can exit with Graduate Certificate (ETQB) if the above units are completed.
- Industrial Experience on Fire Safety
- Mathematics for Fire Safety Engineers
- Mechanics of Thermo-Fluids and Solids for Fire Safety Engineers
- Fire Technology Modelling
- Fire Safety Systems Modelling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- International: To qualify for admission to the course applicants are expected to have a four-years degree in engineering or a three-years degree in science plus two years relevant work experience.
- Mature: To qualify for admission to the course applicants are expected to have completed a Graduate Certificate in Performance-Based Building in Fire Codes with honours average or a four-years degree in engineering or a three-years degree in science plus two years relevant work experience
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 12,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 12,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Victoria University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Victoria University
Victoria University
Ontario, Canada
federated college of the University of Toronto, Canada
University Profile- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
