BSc Logistics with Purchasing Management

3 years full-time / 4 years full-time with integrated placement year
UCAS Code: J9M8

Typical offer level
A Level: BBB-BBC
BTEC National Diploma: DDD in relevant National Diploma
IB: 31 points

Specific subject requirements
A Level: Any Numerate or Science based subject, Business, Economics or General Studiesaccepted
GCSE: Maths and English Grade C
A suitbale combination of two A Level and two AS Level subjects may be accepted.

More on Admissions Policy

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Tuition fees:
£9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students (2017/18)
£15,100 for Outside EU students (2017/18)
Placement Year : £2,500 for International Students

• Purchasing has an overwhelming impact on the bottom line of any organization. It generally accounts for over half of an organisations spend and has a direct impact on the two forces that drive the bottom line: sales and costs. In a world-class organisation therefore it is essential that Purchasing becomes a core competency of the firm, finding and developing supplers and bringing in highly valued expertise.

  The course includes a thorough grounding in all the key subjects one would expect in a Logistics or Operations Management degree. In addition specialist modules cover the strategic, operation and practical techniques used to select, develop, contractually engage and monitor suppliers. The application of technology, management of supply risk, methods of costing and accquisition, importance of corporate social responsibility and many more important topics are studied within the context of maximising supply chain functionality, performance and ultimately value.

  Modules

  Year 1
  • Research Skills (EC113A)
  • Enhancing Employment Skills (EAS1ES)
  • Introduction to Logistics (LT1301)
    
  • Company and Contract Law (LT1305)
  • Principles of Economics (LT1307)
  • Literature Review Project (LT1312)
  • Transport Fundamentals (LT1314)
  • Facilities Design and Management (LT1315)
  • Air Transport (LT1319)
  • Principles of Financial Accounting (BF1101)
  • Introduction to Business Management (SE1500)
  Year 2
  • Inventory Control (LT2102)
  • Operations and Process Management (LT2316)
  • Project Management (LT2306)
  • Road Transport (LT2317)
  • Modelling Simulation and Optimisation (LT2318)
  • International Logistics and Purchasing (LT2319)
  • Maritime Transport (LT2311)
  • Database Management (LT2312)
  • Rail Transport (LT2315)
  • Services Marketing (LT2320)
  • Purchasing, Principles and Process (LT2321)
  Year 3 - Optional placement year

  See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
  

  • EAS Study Placement Year (SEP001)
  • EAS Industrial Placement Year (SEP002)
  Final Year
  
  • Final Year Project (EC310A)
  • Leadership and Human Resource Management (LT3306)
  • International Trade Law and Policy (LT3315)
  • Developing the Purchasing and Supply Functions (LT3105)
  • Technology Applications in Supply Chains (LT3321)
  • Strategic Financial Management (LT3322)
  • Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy (LT3104)
  • Management of Strategic Contracts and Suppliers (LT3106)
  • Contemporary Issues in Supply Chains (LT3320)