Logistics and Supply Chain Management - MSc

Program Overview

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - MSc

Overview

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a competent and innovative practitioner.

Over the last few years the world around us has changed dramatically and effective logistics and supply chain management has become the backbone of global resilience; ensuring the flow of goods, services, and critical resources in an increasingly unpredictable world.

This course will equip you with the strategic skills and expertise to navigate complexities, drive innovation, and lead in a field that powers the global economy and transforms industries, so that you graduate with the skills the industry demands.

What's covered in this course?

As companies face increasing competition, the need to reduce waste, improve the overall service offered to customers from initial design to final delivery, and mitigate risks stemming from uncertainties, the demand for highly skilled logistics and supply chain practitioners has never been more evident.

This supply chain management course addresses the main operations aspects of both product-based and service industries. It is concerned with the initial design process, sourcing materials for the long-term satisfaction of the customer. Customer satisfaction is achieved by ensuring the supply of the right goods, in the right quantity, of the right quality, at the right price, to the right place, at the right time.

Tailor your degree

The Professional Placement version of the course is optional and is offered as an alternative to the standard version of the course. This will allow you to complete a credit bearing, 20 week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Master’s Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market.

Accredited By

This course is accredited by:

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Why Choose Us?

• Accredited Course - This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) which ensures our course is fresh, relevant and replete with key industry insight. Upon graduation, you will receive an additional certificate from CILT.
• Experienced staff - You'll receive the support of expert staff, who have a wide range of academic, research and industrial experience in sectors such as manufacturing and electronics.
• Flexible Learning - The course is flexible in delivery, allowing you to decide the best method of study, and ensuring you can fit your course around work and personal commitments.
• Problem-based learning - Relate real-life, problem-based learning to industry and commerce, while also getting to grips with new technologies and techniques.
• Highly Employable Graduates - Our graduates have secured roles and promotions at WEG Electric Motors (U.K.) Ltd, Ishida Europe, DHL Manufacturing Logistics Services, Palletways UK, APL Logistics, and BAE Systems.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject.

Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be asked to provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

Applying with international qualifications

International qualifications

Please see our international pages for further details of the entry requirements for our courses and information relevant to applicants from your country.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent. See details of accepted qualifications.

If you have a qualification that is not listed, please contact us.

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: MSc

Starting: Sep 2025

• Mode
• Duration
• Fees
• Full Time
• 12 months
• £10,000 in 2025/26
• Apply Online
• Full Time
• 18 months with Professional Placement*
• £11,000 in 2025/26
• Apply Online
• Part Time
• 24 months
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• Apply Online
• £1112 per 20 credits
• Year 1 - 80 credits
• Year 2 - 100 credits

Fees for Part-time students

This course can be studied on a Part-time study basis. The cost per year of study is based on credit requirements for that year.

Award: MSc

Starting: Jan 2026

• Mode
• Duration
• Fees
• Full Time
• 12 months
• £10,000 in 2025/26
• Apply Online
• Full Time
• 18 months with Professional Placement*
• £11,000 in 2025/26
• Apply Online
• Part Time
• 28 months
• Show fees
• Apply Online
• £1112 per 20 credits
• Year 1 - 80 credits
• Year 2 - 100 credits

Fees for Part-time students

This course can be studied on a Part-time study basis. The cost per year of study is based on credit requirements for that year.

International students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: MSc

Starting: Sep 2025

• Mode
• Duration
• Fees
• Full Time
• 12 months
• £18,600 in 2025/26
• Apply Online
• Full Time
• 18 months with Professional Placement*
• £20,460 in 2025/26
• Apply Online

Award: MSc

Starting: Jan 2026

• Mode
• Duration
• Fees
• Full Time
• 12 months
• £18,600 in 2025/26
• Apply Online
• Full Time
• 18 months with Professional Placement (see below*)
• £20,460 in 2025/26
• Apply Online

Course in Depth

Master's Professional Placement (Optional)

Master's

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all of the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):

• Research Methods 20 credits
• Engineering Resource Planning 20 credits
• Project Procurement and Contracts 20 credits
• Operations Engineering and Logistics 20 credits
• Enterprise Systems 20 credits
• Strategic Planning for the Supply Chain 20 credits
• Individual Master’s Project 60 credits

Professional Placement (Optional)

In order to qualify for the award of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Professional Placement, a student must successfully complete all of the Level 7 modules listed above as well as the following Level 6 module:

• Professional Placement 60 credits

This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a credit bearing, 20-week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Master’s Degree.

The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Furthermore, by completing the Professional Placement, you will be able to develop and enhance your understanding of the professional work environment, relevant to your chosen field of study, and reflect critically on your own professional skills development within the workplace.

Employability

Enhancing your employability skills

Graduates with the knowledge and practical skills that are taught on this course are in high demand.

This is because the logistics sector has identified a growing need for managers who can competently identify and provide solutions to a wide range of logistical and supply chain problems.

It means when you graduate from this course, you will stand out as a candidate who can operate at a senior level in this field. Typical roles that are suited for graduates of the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management include supply chain managers, distribution managers, logistics managers, logistics analysts, and procurement managers.

Our graduates have gone on to forge very successful careers with world-leading organisations including WEG Electric Motors (U.K.) Ltd, Ishida Europe, DHL Manufacturing Logistics Services, Palletways UK, APL Logistics, BAE Systems, and Staffordshire Perkins UK.

Facilities & Staff

Our Facilities

Our state-of-the-art Engineering labs and workshops provide the perfect setting for practical work with modern-day teaching and learning facilities. We pride ourselves on equipping our students with the skill set that they need not only working on industry standard equipment, but having industrial links, which set them up perfectly for a career in engineering.

We are currently undertaking a £400 million investment programme in our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus. As part of this, our facilities in Millennium Point have undergone a £6.5 million investment to include a new maker area, engineering labs and equipment.

We have invested in industry-standard facilities to support the practice-based elements of our Engineering courses and give students as much practical learning as possible, to prepare for industry placements and job opportunities after graduation. Students have access to our facilities during classes, and can book out of class sessions with our specialist technicians.

We are a partner of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) and have secured £1.1 million of government funding for investment in brand-new equipment and facilities. Funding of £808,000 from the Department for Education has supported our development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Rig, an Additive Manufacturing Machine (3D printer) and a material testing-split zone furnace.

The IoT has enabled procurement of new technologies for material testing, electronics prototyping and production and 3D scanning to compliment computer aided design for manufacture

Our staff

• Dr Omer Ozturkoglu
• Jahangir Akhtar
• Dr Volkan Cakir