The course is accredited by the Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE) and is taught by both academics and demolition sector experts.

So far, 10 people have signed up for the course, which will take place at the City Campus in Wolverhampton.

Last September, the University of Wolverhampton signed a memorandum of understanding with the IDE to provide opportunities for students and existing practitioners.

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Dr Paul Hampton, head of built environment at the University of Wolverhampton, said: “Our focus is to develop courses that are sector relevant and partially delivered in partnership with sector experts. 

“We are confident this will provide a significant offer to the demolition industry and the wider built environment sector. 

“In particular, this will address the sector skills gaps and provide a meaningful step change for recruiting future talent.”

The course comprises up to 15 different modules, including asbestos removal, façade retention, working with explosives and health and safety.

Mick Ulyatt, chair of the IDE education committee, added: “The formal accreditation of this degree is an historic landmark for the development of demolition engineering and is an important milestone in trying to get more young people interested in pursuing a career in this field.”

The university also has plans to build a new school of architecture and the built environment forms the largest part of its £100m redevelopment of the former brownfield Springfield Brewery site.