The Master of Bushfire Protection is a three-year part-time program which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of bushfire behaviour in relation to local vegetation, topography, land management and weather conditions. Students will be able to conduct bushfire assessments, provide advice on developments in bushfire prone areas, assess building designs against both the accepted and performance requirements of planning provisions, building code and standards.
The program has been designed primarily for External delivery. However, two subjects have a compulsory workshop that students are required to attend. Students are encouraged to attend online workshops to gain the benefit of interaction with their peers.
The program is recognised by Fire Protection Association Australia as a qualification for accreditation under the Bushfire Planning and Design Scheme.
Admission
There are three entry pathways into the Master of Bushfire Protection. Students are categorised into three Pathways based on their previous study background and work experience as indicated below and program sequence and length is set accordingly.
Pathway A
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in land surveying, building, building surveying, construction management, planning, urban studies, quantity surveying, architecture, landscape architecture, science, environmental studies, natural resource management, emergency management, land-use planning, local government, property development or public sector management, and
at least two years of related work experience
Pathway B
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in planning, urban studies, environmental studies, natural resource management, urban and regional planning or property development, and
at least two years relevant experience in planning (development control).
Pathway C
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in building surveying, building or construction management, and
at least two years relevant work experience in building surveying.
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.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Recommended Sequence
The program structure and sequence varies based on the student’s previous study background and level, and work experience. See the Admission tab for more details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
