Business Management (Logistics and Operations) with a Professional Placement Year
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Business Management (Logistics and Operations) with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)
Overview
The BSc Business Management (Logistics and Operations) with a Professional Placement Year is a four-year full-time program that focuses on organizations of all kinds, from multinational corporations to social enterprises and charities. This holistic approach ensures students develop the skills to respond to the evolving needs of all businesses, irrespective of sector.
Why Study This Course
- Learn from research-active staff in a school with the highest possible score for research environment.
- Benefit from partnerships, such as with NOVUS Lite, which provide placement opportunities, seminars, and mentoring.
- Gain industry experience in the area of choice through a placement year, developing skills and connections to accelerate a career.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), marked for excellence.
Subject Area
- Subject area: Business management
- UCAS code: 856J
- Next intake: September 2026
- Duration: 4 years
- Mode: Full time with sandwich year
Entry Requirements
A Level
- AAB-BBB
- Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer.
International Baccalaureate
- 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects.
Baccalaureate Wales
- From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3), which will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate).
GCSE and Other Essential Requirements
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent.
- GCSE Maths grade B/6 or equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements
- GCSE: Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
- IELTS (academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
- TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.
- PTE Academic: At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
- Trinity ISE II/III: II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.
Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry
Fees for Home Status
| Year | Tuition Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Year one | ｣9,535 | None |
| Year two | ｣9,535 | None |
| Year three (sandwich year) | ｣1,905 | None |
| Year four | ｣9,535 | None |
Fees for Overseas Status
| Year | Tuition Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Year one | ｣24,700 | None |
| Year two | ｣24,700 | None |
| Year three (sandwich year) | ｣4,940 | None |
| Year four | ｣24,700 | None |
Course Structure
This is a four-year full-time program, consisting of 120 credits a year. All students take a common Year 1, which does not count towards the final degree classification.
Year One
- Society and Economy (BS1001, 20 credits)
- Operations Management (BS1002, 10 credits)
- Introduction to Accounting (BS1503, 20 credits)
- Management: Theory and Evidence (BS1511, 20 credits)
- Marketing (BS1528, 20 credits)
- People in Organisations (BS1529, 20 credits)
- Technology and the Digital Age (BS1532, 10 credits)
Year Two
- Purchasing and Supply Management (BS2001, 20 credits)
- Excellence in Managing Operations (BS2003, 20 credits)
- Marketing and Strategy (BS2540, 20 credits)
- Managing People (BS2542, 20 credits)
- Optional modules include:
- Challenges in Managing and Leading Organizations (BS2002, 20 credits)
- Logistics Networks (BS2004, 10 credits)
- Project Management (BS2005, 10 credits)
- Optional modules include:
Year Three: Sandwich Year
- Professional Placement (BS4020, 120 credits)
Year Four
- Logistics and Operations Project (BS3005, 20 credits)
- Strategic Management (BS3543, 20 credits)
- Optional modules include:
- Contemporary Issues in Work and Employment (BS3001, 20 credits)
- Asian Management Systems (BS3002, 20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Ups (BS3003, 20 credits)
- Optional modules include:
Learning and Assessment
Our teaching is heavily informed by research and combines academic rigour with practical relevance. Assessment methods vary from module to module but can expect a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.
Careers and Placements
97% of our students are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating. The program includes a professional placement year, which provides an opportunity to gain industry experience and develop skills and connections.
Next Steps
For more information on the course, including how to apply and details on open days, please refer to the official university resources.