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Aston University, Birmingham

UCAS Code: J9M9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,C-C,C,C

BBC (any subject) or BCC including one STEM (b) subject (standard offer) BCC (any subject) or CCC including one STEM (b) subject (with an EPQ or Core Maths at grade B) BCC or CCC including one STEM (b) subject (contextual offer) STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.

Access to HE Diploma

D:15,M:30,P:0

Any subject: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 OR 15 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 9 Passes including 15 credits at Level 3 from listed STEM (b) subjects. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Additionally to our Level 3 requirement, you will also need to have achieved: GCSE Maths Grade C/4 and English Language or Literature Grade C/4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28-29

29 overall with 5, 5, 4 in any Higher Level subjects. OR 28 overall with 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including a STEM (b) subject. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Any subject: DDM. For other BTEC combinations please see Aston's webpages.

T Level

D

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Onsite Construction - Digital Business Services - Digital Production, Design and Development - Digital Support Services - Education and Childcare - Health - Healthcare Science - Science - Management and Administration - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing - Accounting - Legal Services - Finance - Agriculture, Land Management and Production, - Animal Care and Management - Catering - Craft and Design - Media, Broadcast and Production - Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy

UCAS Tariff

96-112

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About this course

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2025

Subject

Logistics

**Overview**

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport this course will allow you to develop a strong understanding of the strategic, operational, and technological aspects of supply chain management, understanding key principles such as procurement, inventory management, transportation and global logistics. Through our industry partnerships, you will develop the necessary analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to excel in this dynamic field which offers diverse opportunities.

**Assessment**

You will have a diverse teaching and learning approach and we place significant importance on project-based learning. You will have regular visits from guest lecturers industry who will contribute their real-world expertise to enhance your learning journey. You will be assessed with a combination of coursework, presentations and exams.

**Key course benefits**

- Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

- This course is linked to the NOVUS scheme, which supports students through professional mentoring, industry seminars, site visits, and access to placement opportunities with their sponsor companies.

- Ranked 1st in the UK for student experience (Building, Sunday Times 2023)

- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.

- Following professional experience after graduation, you will be eligible for Chartered Fellow Membership (FCILT). Your placement year is fully recognised as professional experience

Assessment methods

You will have a diverse teaching and learning approach and we place significant importance on project-based learning. You will have regular visits from guest lecturers industry who will contribute their real-world expertise to enhance your learning journey. You will be assessed with a combination of coursework, presentations and exams.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
International
£21,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Aston University, Birmingham

Department:

School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Logistics

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

77%
UK students
23%
International students
63%
Male students
37%
Female students
81%
2:1 or above
18%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
C

After graduation

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Others in technology

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,140
med
Average annual salary
93%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

31%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
12%
Business, research and administrative professionals
12%
Managers and directors in transport and logistics

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Others in technology

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

£29k

£32k

£32k

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Post-six month graduation stats:

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