Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Introduction

Develop vital skills and specialist knowledge of all aspects of the supply chain with our MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management at ARU Peterborough.

Thinking about funding for your postgraduate degree? You may be eligible for our Postgraduate Scholarship, worth £4,000.

With ever-increasing consumer demand and a changing planet, global supply chains require strong, dynamic leaders more than ever before.

On our Masters in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, you'll learn the theory and practice behind every step of the supply chain, so you can make confident decisions informed by their likely impact – whether that's further down the chain itself, or on the environment.

You'll discover the external factors that can cause the supply chain to slow down or come to a halt altogether, and develop the strategic and problem-solving skills you need to rise to the challenge of getting things back on track.

Our knowledgeable staff will also help you develop the skills in project management, leadership, business analysis, risk management and opportunity optimisation you need to be a successful supply chain manager.

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We want you to graduate ready to impress employers with your practical experience and know-how. That’s why you’ll get hands-on from day one with our Managing Supply Chains in Practice module as well as with LINKS, our intensive supply chain simulation game.

As part of ARU Peterborough's Faculty of Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you'll be well-placed to take advantage of our extensive connections with local employers, with opportunities to hear from expert guest lecturers, work on real-world challenges, and go on field trips to build up your work experience and professional network.

Course options

• 1 year full-time
• 15 months full-time

Key facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 1 year full-time
• START DATES: September 2026
• LOCATION: ARU Peterborough
• FEES:
  • £11,100 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and assessment

1 year full-time (September start)

• Year 1
  • Sustainable Supply Chains & Logistics
  • Global Operations Management
  • Into ARU
  • Supply Chain Strategy and Practice
  • International Business Strategy
  • Postgraduate Major Project

Entry requirements

• A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and paying for university

Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26)

• £11,100 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

• £18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.

Facilities

• Outstanding student support
• Award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
• Learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
• Receive full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
• Access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.

Accreditation

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
• We've applied for accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) for our MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management – the chartered body for professionals involved in the movement of goods and people and their associated supply chains.

Careers

• Our Sustainable Supply Chain Management MSc at ARU Peterborough offers opportunities to learn from, and network with, professionals working in international and global world business and management.
• As well as gaining an all-round, specialist knowledge of the supply chain, you'll develop business-critical skills in leadership and teamwork, strategic management, problem-solving and decision-making, and more.
• Buyer, Customer Services Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Supply Chain Planner are just a few of the jobs you might go on to hold.
• Whichever part of the supply chain you choose to apply your enhanced expertise to, our course's emphasis on sustainability aligns with current and future priorities in global trade, so you'll graduate ready for the workplace of today and tomorrow.

Program Outline

Careers:

Graduates occupy various senior supply chain, logistics, quality, materials, operations, and procurement roles.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)

£10,600 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.

Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£17,700 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.