BSc (Hons) Logistics with Supply Chain Management
Course Overview
Accredited* by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) , 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. Our Logistics with Supply Chain Management Foundation Programme is designed to prepare you for degree-level study.
Key Program Highlights
- Professionally accredited*: Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- Gold standard teaching: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Excellent student experience: Building was ranked 1st in the UK for student experience 2023 Sunday Times
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Course Overview
Accredited* by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) , 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. Our Logistics with Supply Chain Management Foundation Programme is designed to prepare you for degree-level study.
Key Program Highlights
- Professionally accredited*: Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- Gold standard teaching: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Excellent student experience: Building was ranked 1st in the UK for student experience 2023 Sunday Times
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Requirements
Modules
- Study and Research Skills
- Building Professional Relationships
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Introduction to Business Management
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Power Skills
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Transport and Engineering Economics
- Supply Chain Simulation Modelling
- Supply Chain Analytics and Optimisation
- Purchasing Principles for International Supply Chains
- Relationships and Collaboration in the Supply Chain
- Land Transport
- Air and Maritime Transport
- Operations and Process Management
- Facilities and Systems
- Integrated Placement Year
- Final Year Research Project
- Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy
- Game-Based Simulation
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Contemporary Developments in Supply Chains
- Strategic Management and Finance in the Supply Chain
- Leadership and HRM
