Logistics and Supply Chain Management BA Hons

at Northumbria University

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and workshops. There is significant emphasis on independent learning as well as self-directed and group activities as this course is, in effect, the final year of a degree course.

Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system in order to ensure a successful learning journey. Extensive feedback, from both tutors and peers, is built into the course.

Our assessment strategy is based on our understanding that everyone has different needs, strengths and enthusiasms. Assessment methods will include a portfolio of work, group presentations and reflective statements.

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

• GA6001 -Academic Language Skills for Newcastle Business School (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• HR0388 -Academic and Career Development (Core,20 Credits)
• MO9623 -Supply Networks (Core,20 Credits)
• MO9624 -Supply Chain Innovation (Core,20 Credits)
• MO9633 -Strategic and Sustainable Supply Chain Management (Core,20 Credits)
• NX0328 -Contemporary Issues in Business (Core,20 Credits)
• NX0329 -Supporting Study (Core,0 Credits)
• SM0382 -Strategic Management and Corporate Responsibility (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

BTEC HND/Foundation degree, or equivalent

in a business related subject.

If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard.

If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60%

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

At the end of this course there are logical career paths into business and LSCM roles, both in the UK and around the world. You can also undertake further study at postgraduate level with a course such as our Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc. If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.

Whatever you decide to do, you will have strong employability as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include critical reflection and self-learning, collaboration and curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in ways that are sustainable and ethical.