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International Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
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Course summary

International shipping drives global trade. Our top-up degree builds on your experience, preparing you to manage complex logistics and thrive in this dynamic, expanding industry that moves goods and powers the world economy.

Develop strategic and analytical skills
Master critical thinking, communication and problem-solving while exploring environmental issues, regulations and governance across ports, shipping and supply chains.

Gain expert industry insight
Bridge the gap from your prior qualifications or experience and gain specialist knowledge tailored to the fast-paced world of global shipping and logistics.

Build important industry connections
Benefit from our strong ties with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and The Nautical Institute – boosting your career prospects from day one.

This course is for you if...

  • you want to launch a career in international logistics and supply chain management

  • you want to build essential skills for leadership

  • you appreciate building relationships that enable you to thrive

  • you get a buzz out of critical thinking and strategy.

Plymouth is a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces and the higher education sector, helping equip you with specialist, in-demand skills.

Modules

Course overview
Explore the global logistics and shipping industry through modules on international trade, maritime security and supply chain strategy. This career-focused top-up degree deepens your understanding of international logistics and supply chain management through modules that examine globalisation, freight operations and port governance.

You’ll develop essential business and management skills while analysing industry risks, regulations and strategic decision-making. With practical insights into ship owning, supply chain coordination and research methods for business, you'll be equipped to navigate complex global networks and launch a successful career in this dynamic field.

Assessment method

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Logistics and Transport, Chartered Institute of
  • Chartered Shipbrokers, Institute of

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
J9N8
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
J9N8
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk

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Entry requirements

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

For entry into the one-year programme you must have completed a foundation degree or equivalent with a business or management emphasis, equivalent to 120 credits of study at both Levels 4 and 5.

Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

  • Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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