Supply Chain and Logistics (Part-time) (BSc Hons)
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management industry plays a critical role in ensuring businesses run smoothly and products get to where they are needed. Today, this industry faces new challenges, such as adapting to new technologies, becoming more sustainable, and dealing with the need to reduce carbon emissions (known as decarbonisation). As a result, there is a growing demand for businesses to invest in new talent that can help tackle these challenges.
This degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this fast-paced field. You will learn how to optimise supply chain operations, making processes more efficient and cost-effective. You will also explore key areas like procurement, inventory management, transportation, and global logistics. These are all essential parts of keeping the supply chain moving, whether it’s on a local or international scale.
One of the key focuses of the course is on sustainability and the modern supply chain environment. This means understanding how to make supply chains better for the planet, while still ensuring that businesses stay competitive. You’ll explore the latest trends in risk management and strategic management, helping you to identify potential problems and find the best ways to overcome them.
The course is built around real-world skills and is closely linked with industry through industry partnerships and industry placements. This means you’ll get hands-on experience and the chance to apply your learning in real business situations. Whether you’re using quantitative techniques to solve complex supply chain problems or working on applied projects, you’ll be building a strong foundation for your future career.
Your degree will also open doors for career progression in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry. With the opportunity to develop practical skills, understand new technologies, and gain experience in industry placements, you’ll be well-prepared for a range of roles in supply chain management, from optimising operations to leading on issues like sustainability and decarbonisation.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to make smart decisions in the fast-moving world of logistics, and you’ll be ready to step into a career that is essential to the success of businesses all over the world.
Course details
- Part-time
- Online
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our part-time BSc Supply Chain and Logistics programme focuses on practical, applied learning. We combine academic study with real-world industry challenges to ensure that our graduates are equipped with the critical skills needed to succeed. You will learn from industry experts, benefit from industry partnerships, and apply your skills through industry placements or case-based projects.
In your first year, you will develop foundational knowledge in supply chain management, business planning, and finance management. Modules like data analytics principles and supply chain informatics introduce key tools and techniques for data-driven decision-making, while lean thinking focuses on improving efficiency across operations.
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In the second year, the focus shifts to more specialised topics such as procurement, sustainability, and warehousing and inventory operations. You will also study capacity planning and ethics and law, ensuring you understand both the operational and legal frameworks of supply chain management.
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This year emphasises strategic approaches to supply chain operations through modules like modelling and simulation and sustainable supply chains. You will also engage in a supply chain and logistics group project to apply your learning to real-world challenges.
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In your final year, you will focus on strategic global supply chains and complete a work-based project. This comprehensive project enables you to apply your accumulated knowledge to tackle complex supply chain challenges, with a focus on real-world application
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Course Page Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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112 UCAS tariff points 
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e.g. A-levels: BBC, BTEC: DMM, IB: 32
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Alternative entry routes 
If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider: 
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‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Assessment methods are primarily coursework based, with a focus on offering a variety of potential outputs, including presentations, portfolios, case study responses as well as written assignments.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
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Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Optional trips may incur additional costs.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.