MSc International Supply Chain & Logistics Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A master's accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), covering supply chain systems, sustainability, data analytics, resilience and ethical practice. It offers a route to Level 7 CILT certification and Associate Membership.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Management | Duration: 1 year full time; 2.5-3 years part time | Intake: September and January intakes (start date 2027) | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits: 120 credits of compulsory 20-credit modules (Ethical Procurement and Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Strategic Operations Management, Resilient Supply Chain Leadership, Research Methods for Effective Supply Chain Decision Making, Supply Chain Analytics and Digital Competence, Global Logistics and International Trade) and a 60-credit Dissertation or Action Research Project.

Career pathways

Roles such as supply chain manager, logistics coordinator, transport planner, freight forwarder, inventory analyst, operations manager, procurement specialist, warehouse manager, distribution manager and logistics customer service manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Designed for business, management and engineering graduates or professionals in a related field. Applicants should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a management, engineering or business-related area; or an honours degree (2:2 or above) in another discipline with relevant professional experience; or exceptional and extensive work experience in production, engineering, supply chain, operations or logistics management. Selection is based on the application, CV and, possibly, an interview. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: September and January intakes (start date 2027)

Duration: 1 year full time; 2.5-3 years part time

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