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BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management with Foundation Year

A degree with a foundation year, so you can start without A-Levels. Taught in person, usually 2 days a week.

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Key course facts

Campus locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham Not every course runs in every city. We’ll confirm your nearest campus on your call.
Start dates
Enrolment is ongoing Term start dates run throughout the year, so you can apply now for the next available start.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications needed for foundation year entry This applies when you apply as a mature student. You’ll have an interview or admissions assessment, and our Admissions team helps you prepare.
Duration
Usually 4 years A foundation year followed by a 3-year degree.
Timetable
2 days a week, in person Usually around 4 hours a day on campus, plus time for independent study and assignments.
Fees (UK students, 2026/27)
Foundation year £5,760, then £9,790 a year Eligible students can pay with a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England, which goes straight to the university, so there’s nothing to pay upfront. Fees can rise in later years.

Course availability, campuses and fees are set by each partner university and can change by intake. We confirm the details for your course before you apply. See how funding works.

Interested in a career that keeps the world moving, but don’t have the typical qualifications like A-Levels? This degree is designed to give you a strong start, beginning with a foundation year that builds your academic confidence and prepares you for university-level study. In your foundation year, you’ll develop key skills in communication, numeracy, research and digital literacy, helping you transition smoothly into higher education, especially if you’re returning to learning or changing direction.

Once you move into the main degree, you’ll explore how goods, services, and information flow across global markets, and how to manage these processes efficiently and sustainably. Topics include:

  • Procurement and supplier relationship management
  • Logistics, warehousing, and transportation
  • Operations and project management
  • International trade and global supply chains
  • Sustainable sourcing and risk management

This course is ideal for individuals who want to solve real-world challenges and optimise how businesses deliver value. You’ll develop strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, preparing you for roles in sectors like retail, manufacturing, logistics, or international business. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to grow within your current role, this degree offers a practical route into one of the most vital and fast-moving areas of business, with a foundation year to support your success from day one.

Supply chains keep shops stocked and businesses running. This degree covers buying, logistics and operations end to end.

Who this course suits

  • You like seeing how things get from A to B
  • You work in retail, warehousing, logistics or procurement and want to progress
  • You’re good at planning, problem-solving and working with numbers
  • You’d like a career with roles in almost every part of the UK

Careers this course can lead to

  • Logistics coordinator
  • Procurement assistant
  • Buyer
  • Inventory controller
  • Warehouse operations manager
  • Transport planner
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Import and export coordinator

A typical week

On campus

2 days a week, around 4 hours a day

Lectures and seminars on procurement, logistics, operations and global trade, using case studies from retail and manufacturing.

Independent study

Evenings, weekends or days off

Reading, research and assignments such as supply chain analyses and reports.

Supply Chain Management: your questions answered

Is supply chain the same as logistics?

Logistics is one part of it. Supply chain management also covers buying, suppliers, operations, global trade and sustainability.

I work in a warehouse. Will this help me progress?

Yes. Warehouse and logistics experience gives you real examples to use in your studies, and the degree can help you move into planning and management roles.

Will I learn about sustainability?

Yes. Sustainable sourcing and supply chain risk are part of the course.

Do I need to be good at maths?

You’ll work with data and costs, so it helps to be comfortable with numbers. The foundation year includes numeracy.

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