Program Overview
The Fire Safety at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Fire Safety programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway 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
- Location: Bergen, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fire Safety programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Fire Dynamics
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Advanced Fire and Egress Modeling
- Industrial Fire Safety
- Building Fire Safety
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor degree in Fire Safety Engineering.
Applicants with another technological bachelor degree may also be considered for admission, if they in addition have passed the following courses from Stord/Haugesund University College, or equivalent from other institutions:
- ING2043 Fire Dynamics (10 ECTS)
- ING2045 Active and Passive Fire Protection (10 ECTS)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bergen, Norway
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences or HVL is a Norwegian public institution of higher education, established in January 2017 through the merging of formerly independent colleges across...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months