Program Overview

Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management BSc (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: N530
• Level: Undergraduate (UG) BSc (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 3 Years, Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: BCC at A Level, DMM at BTEC
• UK Fees 25/26: Full Time: £9,535, Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
• International Fees 25/26: Full Time: £15,700
• Location: Waterside

Overview

Developed in consultation with industry, the University of Northampton’s BSc Sustainable Logistics & Supply Chain Management degree will allow you to develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary, sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management operations.

Highlights

• Optional Year in Industry provides you with valuable experience and contacts to help launch your career after graduating.
• HP laptop and software included with this supply chain management course for eligible students. Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management would be:
  • BCC at A Level
  • DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical
  • Pass (C and above) at T Level
• Other Entry Requirements: The University of Northampton welcomes international applications and applications from students with non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.
• English Language Requirements: All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

Course Content

• Course Details: Sustainability and Ethics run through the Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management course from start to finish. Starting with a broad, contemporary business portfolio in your first year, you will develop a range of key skills in your second, before applying your learning in real-world scenarios in your final year.
• Modules:
  • Stage 1:
    • ACC1026 Fundamentals of Management Accounting (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO1011 Fundamentals of Supply Chain (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO1012 Improving Supply Chain Operations (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO1014 Information Systems and Digital Transformation (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • HRM1039 Culture and Behaviour (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • LAW1027 Introduction to Business Law (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
  • Stage 2:
    • BSO2016 Project Management: Planning and Control (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO2024 Innovation in Procurement and Supply (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO2030 Managing Technology in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO2032 Principles of Circular Economy (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO2031 Sustainable Transport and Mobility (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • LAW2901 Business Law in Context (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
  • Stage 3:
    • BSO4007 Business Systems and Operations Industry Research Project (Compulsory) (40 Credits)
    • BSO3900 Business Continuity and Risk Management (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO3027 Supply Chain Analytics (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • BSO3028 Solution Design in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Compulsory) (20 Credits)
    • SOC3065 Environment and Sustainability (Compulsory) (20 Credits)

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees:
  • UK Full Time: £9,535
  • UK Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
  • International Full Time: £15,700
  • International Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
  • Optional Work Placement Year: TBC
• Scholarships and Bursaries: For information on the scholarships that may be available to you, please see our scholarships page.

Staff

• Lecturer in Business Analytics: Samsad Reza
• Senior Lecturer in Project Management: Tony Bellott
• Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Nur Fatin Binti Abd Hamid

Careers and Employability

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a really diverse industry, with many skill sets and opportunities to explore. Environment and sustainability is a particularly future-orientated area, in the sense that it’s responsible for ensuring that the sector is able to innovate and evolve in line with a more environmentally aware global economy.
• Master’s Opportunities: Our master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.
• Related Courses:
  • Business Management BA (Hons)
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

FAQs

• How will I be taught on the Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree?
  • Our supply chain management degree is taught through a combination of face-to-face sessions, self-study, and online learning comprising live sessions and interactive work units.
• How will I be assessed on the Sustainable Logistics degree?
  • We have worked hard on the programme development to ensure that assessments are authentic towards building relevant workplace skills. Assessments are predominantly coursework based and include tasks such as management reports, presentations, research-based projects and applied tasks. All assessments are available before the start of each module and include clear guidance on grading criteria and expectations.
• Are there any specialist facilities or features?
  • We encourage our students to pursue their business interests and have students who set up their own micro businesses during their time with us. We also work closely with industry to provide opportunities for development, internships, guest speakers and mentoring.