Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport this course will allow you to develop a strong understanding of the strategic, operational, and technological aspects of supply chain management, understanding key principles such as procurement, inventory management, transportation and global logistics. Through our industry partnerships, you will develop the necessary analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to excel in this dynamic field which offers diverse opportunities.
Logistics with Supply Chain Management
Launch an exciting career that explores the intricate network of activities involved in the production, distribution, and delivery from source to consumer.
Location: Aston University, Birmingham
Course overview
Course description
Facilities
You will have access to our lecture theatres and seminar rooms, where theoretical content will be delivered. Students on this course will also have access to our computer facilities which you will be using for data analysis, modelling, and software projects. Our library will also provide you with digital and print resources to elevate your learning such as textbooks, reference materials, academic journals, and online databases.
Course objectives
- Provides you with the opportunities to realise your academic potential through appropriately conceived learning experiences.
- Provides an understanding of the physical and managerial processes involved with logistics generally, with specific reference to the integrated management of the end-to-end supply chain.
- Provides you with appropriately structured curricula, combining teaching in theoretical and knowledge-based principles with practical training skills.
- Prepares you to able to respond appropriately to the rapidly changing industrial environment.
- Provides you with the specific academic and professional skills that are in demand by employers in UK and international business.
- Provides you with the generic transferable skills to enable you to make valuable contributions to business and society.
- Offers you with the opportunity to obtain relevant industrial experience by providing the option of a sandwich year.
- Introduces you to the principles of the research process and their relevance to modern methods of management within the contexts of transport and the supply chain.
- Prepares you to maintain professional accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
- Creates an awareness of self development as a component of education and to develop the skills and attributes of lifelong learning.
- Ensures that entry qualifications are the highest possible consistent with the applicant pools in the UK, EU and international markets.
Modules
We may update our courses to reflect best practices and academic developments. If we do, we’ll let you know of any changes at the earliest opportunity by updating our course webpages. If you have already received an offer, we’ll write to you directly to let you know of the changes.
Entry requirements
A Levels
Any subjects:
BBC (standard offer)
BCC If the student is also presenting either Core Maths* or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B
BCC (contextual offer)
Including a science or technical subject:
BCC (standard offer)
CCC If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B
CCC (contextual offer)Science or technical subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology Further Maths, Design Technology, Engineering Science and Electronics, Geography and Geology.
*List of core maths qualifications we accept: AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies, City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics, NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning, Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context, WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life and Level 3 Core Maths.Contextual offers
Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in.
- Extended Diploma and National Extended Diploma: DDM
- National Diploma and Diploma: DM plus 1 A-level at minimum Grade B
- Foundation or 90 credits Diploma: DM plus 2 A-levels at minimum grade B
- Extended Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma: M plus 2 A-level minimum Grade B
- Certificate/ National Certificate Level 3: Not accepted
- 29 points and above with 5, 5, 4 in higher level subjects if no science or technical subject studied.
- 28 overall points with 5, 4, 4 in higher level subjects including a science or technical subject.
Access (science or technical subject preferred but not essential) with at least 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits at level 3.
Non-standard qualifications
Degree:
- Year 1 entry: We may consider applicants for year 1 entry who are undertaking a 1st year degree elsewhere. You must meet the GCSEs and A level (or equivalent) requirements as listed. In order to be considered you will need to submit a UCAS application as we do not accept direct applications and this must include an academic reference.
- Year 2 entry: Please note that second year transfers are not part of the standard admissions process and is up to the discretion of the admissions team and tutor. Applications are only considered if there is space on that year of the programme.
Typically, applicants for second year entry must meet the GCSEs and A level (or equivalent) requirements as listed. Alongside this you must have gained (or be expected to gain) 65% overall and 120 credits on an equivalent programme at another recognised university. The equivalency of the programme is reviewed by the Admissions Tutor and you will be required to provide an official copy of the programme specification of this. In order to be considered you will need to submit a UCAS application as we do not accept direct applications and this must include an academic reference.
- Year 3: We will not be able to consider any application for Year 3
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, any experience, references and motivation.
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course:
- Accounting Grade D
- Agriculture, Land Management and Production Grade D
- Animal Care and Management Grade D
- Building Services Engineering for Construction Grade D
- Catering Grade D
- Craft and Design Grade D
- Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Grade D
- Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Grade D#
- Digital Business Services Grade D
- Digital Production, Design and Development Grade D
- Digital Support Services Grade D
- Education and Childcare Grade D
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Grade D
- Finance Grade D
- Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy Grade D
- Legal Services Grade D
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Grade D
- Management and Administration Grade D
- Media, Broadcast and Production Grade D
- Onsite Construction Grade D
- Health Grade D
- Healthcare Science Grade D
- Science Grade D
Additionally to our Level 3 requirement, you will also need to have achieved:
GCSE Maths Grade C/4 and English Grade C/4 and above.
Fees and scholarships
Course fees
UK students
(2024/25)
Annual tuition fees: | £9,250 |
During placement year: | £1,250 |
International students
(2024/25)
Annual tuition fees: | £18,150 |
During placement year: | £2,500 |