BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Logistics with Supply Chain Management, a logistics degree focusing on business operations, transportation networks, and supply chain design. Core topics include Programming and Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional integrated placement year or a year abroad, and the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Study and Research Skills, Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Interdisciplinary Design Project, and Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences. The second year advances into analytical methods with Supply Chain Simulation Modelling, Supply Chain Analytics and Optimisation, Land Transport, and Air and Maritime Transport. Students choosing the four-year route complete an integrated placement year before entering the final stage. The final year culminates in a Final Year Research Project alongside advanced study in Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy, Sustainable Supply Chains, and Strategic Management and Finance in the Supply Chain.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 45%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £46,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Technology (other).
What do graduates of BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management at Aston University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management at Aston University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management at Aston University accredited?
Yes. CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.
Does BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management at Aston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.