Program Overview

Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

Key Information

Accreditation:

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Study Mode and Duration:

• 1 year full-time (September start)
• 17 months full-time (January start)
• 2 years part-time

Start Date:

• September 2025
• January 2026

Course Information

Overview

Integrate your business skills with mathematical analysis for a modern operational career with this MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree course. You'll explore the flow of information between suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, and find ways to streamline your company's activity for improved effectiveness and efficiency.

Entry Requirements

Eligibility:

This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.

UK Qualifications:

• A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

Non-UK Qualifications:

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

English Language Requirements:

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 (or equivalent) with no component score below 5.5.

Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees:

• UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man students: £10,900 (full-time), £3,630 (part-time, year 1), £7,270 (part-time, year 2)
• EU students: £10,900 (full-time), £3,630 (part-time, year 1), £7,270 (part-time, year 2)
• International students: £19,200 (full-time), £6,400 (part-time, year 1), £12,800 (part-time, year 2)

Modules

Full-time:

• Logistics Modelling (30 credits)
• Operations Management (30 credits)
• Strategic Logistics (30 credits)
• Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
• Project (Masters Logistics) (60 credits)

Part-time:

• Operations Management (30 credits)
• Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
• Logistics Modelling (30 credits)
• Project (Masters Logistics) (60 credits)
• Strategic Logistics (30 credits)

Facilities

Specialist Mathematics Software:

Use advanced specialist software such as industry-standard SIMUL8 for high-level simulations of complex dynamical processes in logistics.

Maths Café:

No problem is too small or too tough for our Maths Café tutors, who are on hand every day during term-time to help you if you get stuck or need something explained.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• 12 months (full-time study, September start)
• 17 months, including summer break (full-time study, January start)
• 10 hours of teaching time every week
• 20 hours of independent study each week

Career Development

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

• Logistics specialist
• Supply chain buyer
• Transport line manager
• Quality inspector

Supporting You

• Personal tutor
• Learning support tutors
• Laboratory support
• Academic skills support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Disability advice and additional support
• Library support
• Mathematics and stats support
• Support with English

Apply

• There's no deadline for applications to this course.
• We accept applications right up until the start dates in September and January, as long as there are places available.
• If you're applying as an international student, remember that you'll need to leave plenty of time to get your visa organised.