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UCAS Code: | N1J9 |
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Course Length: | 3 Years Full-Time |
Start Dates: | September 2021, September 2022 |
Subjects: | Business and Management |
Location: | Edge Hill University |
Example Offers: | BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria |


This innovative degree covers the fundamentals of business and management practice, with a particular focus on the logistics and challenges of supply chain management. Recognising that the competitiveness of modern organisations is dependent on their supply chains, this programme equips you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of real-life business operations, including logistics, global supply chain modelling and the international trading environment. Developing vital industry contacts and gaining hands-on experience, you will acquire specialist skills relevant to the business operations and logistics management of public and private sector organisations, while accruing additional expertise using relevant software and technological tools. If you are interested in discovering the planning and design of business operations, while also exploring the supply chain influences that drive organisations, then this is the degree for you.
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In Depth
What will I study?
In Year 1 you will study the fundamentals of business and management. You will gain a solid foundation in a range of core business, management and operational areas to develop your knowledge of the essential business context and operational challenges.
During Year 2 you will extend your knowledge of operations management in terms of project and quality management in organisations as well as the global supply chain. You will also be provided with an element of choice within the programme enabling you to select modules that are of particular interest. There is also the opportunity to secure a work placement.
Year 3 adopts a closer focus in order to equip you with an in-depth understanding and application of supply chain concepts and issues that are crucial to the subject area and real-life business operations. These include logistics, global supply chain modelling and the international trading environment. You will also have the chance to undertake a dissertation or extended business project.
How will I study?
As well as preparing for and attending lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, you will spend time reading and completing coursework, including written assignments and presentations. You will also have the opportunity to learn from external business professionals who are invited to teach occasional sessions, as well as benefiting from potential company visits and relevant events and conferences.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout the programme there is a combination of different forms of assessment to test intellectual development, vocational capability and critical thinking. Coursework involves individual and group-based activities, case studies and problem-solving exercises. Examinations take a variety of forms, using both seen and unseen questions.
Who will be teaching me?
All of our staff are passionate about student learning and development. This degree is developed by research-active specialists in areas including inventory management in the automotive sector, information management and supply chain coordination in the transport sector, and supplier management in the aerospace sector. There will also be input from visiting speakers from multinational companies, private companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public sector.
A Great Study Environment
A stunning £8m building provides state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities for students in Edge Hill Business School.
The three-storey building offers a 100-seat lecture theatre and modern seminar and meeting rooms. There are also social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning, in addition to an attractive roof garden and atrium.
Edge Hill Business School is home to a thriving research community, hosts a growing international partnership portfolio, and is a member of AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the world’s largest management education network.
Modules
Expand AllYear 1
BUS1012Business Economics (20 credits)
BUS1013Introduction to Accounting and Statistics (20 credits)
BUS1014People and Organisations (20 credits)
BUS1015Operations Management (20 credits)
BUS1016Marketing for Business (20 credits)
BUS1019Information and the Organisation (20 credits)
Language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied instead of BUS1014 People and Organisations.
Year 2
BUS2017Research Methods for Business (20 credits)
BUS2023Quality Management (20 credits)
BUS2039Strategic Purchasing (20 credits)
BUS2040Logistics and Transportation (20 credits)
You will select one of the following modules:
BUS2019Employability (20 credits)
BUS2020Graduate Enterprise (20 credits)
You will select one of the following modules:
BUS2018Managing the Human Resource (20 credits)
BUS2022Project Management (20 credits)
BUS2024Managing People (20 credits)
BUS2025International Business (20 credits)
BUS2029Leadership Culture and Change (20 credits)
BUS2030Finance and Performance Management (20 credits)
If you studied a Language module in Year 1, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 2. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.
Year 3
BUS3024Strategic Management (20 credits)
BUS3045Agile Supply Chains and Resilience (20 credits)
BUS3046Global Supply Chain Modelling (20 credits)
You will select one of the following modules:
BUS3022Dissertation (40 credits)
BUS3023Extended Business Project (40 credits)
You will select one of the following modules:
BUS3027Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
BUS3029Seeing the Future: The Next Decade of Commerce (20 credits)
BUS3030Business Strategy and Digital Goods (20 credits)
BUS3031Global Logistics and International Trade (20 credits)
BUS3044Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
BUS3048Sustainability and Business (20 credits)
If you studied Language modules in Years 1 and 2, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.
Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.
Timetables
Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.
Example Offers
Some examples of how you can achieve 104-112 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.
- A Level: BCC-BBC;
- BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
- International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points;
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as the Welsh Baccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.
EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for overseas applicants.
English Language Requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
Are there any alternative ways to meet the entry requirements?
If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack the necessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education course could be for you. This free, seven-week programme provides a great opportunity to enhance your study skills and subject knowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to study a particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCAS Tariff points in the entry criteria.
Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you will be well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge Hill University degree, although additional entry requirements may apply and the availability of specific programmes cannot be guaranteed. For more information, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Edge Hill University recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study or through recognition of an individual’s professional and employment experience (also referred to as ‘experiential learning’). This may include credit or learning undertaken at another university.
Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consult the University’s academic regulations (sections C7 and F3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested in studying.
Career Prospects
What are my career prospects?
As a BSc (Hons) Business & Management with Logistics and Supply Chain Management graduate, you will be qualified to work in areas such as customer service management, logistics management, production management, material planning, systems support, transportation, scheduling, general management, or as a sourcing analyst, process analyst or purchasing agent. You would also have the potential to develop your own business ideas and operate in a global business environment. Alternatively, you may wish to undertake further study and progress to a Masters degree.
This degree is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the UK’s leading professional body in logistics and transport, and as such offers exemptions from the education requirements for Chartered Membership (subject to achieving a degree classification of at least second class honours).
You will also gain affiliate membership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a globally recognised professional body, for the duration of your degree and associate membership (known as ACMI) for one additional year after graduation. You will then have the option to renew your associate membership on an annual basis, however this would be at your own expense. The CMI is dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Membership entitles you to full access to ManagementDirect, an extensive online portal that provides invaluable careers information, course-based resources and advice on best practice.
On completion of your degree, you will also be awarded a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.
How can I enhance my employability?
It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you will spend your time while studying and make the most of your university experience.
Optional, additional activities may be available on this degree which could help to prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career. These include:
- Sandwich Years – you may have the opportunity to apply to complete a sandwich year placement, usually as the third year of a four year degree, and gain highly relevant work experience;
- Erasmus+ and Study Abroad – you may have the opportunity to apply to spend time studying or working abroad, usually as the third year of a four year degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in a different culture;
- Learning a Language – you may be able to select language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, as an integral part of your degree (for which you will gain academic credits). Alternatively, it may be possible to participate in Language Steps classes as additional study.
Please note, the availability of these additional activities cannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending on availability and the number of students wanting to participate, there may be a competitive application process for sandwich year placements or studying abroad opportunities or you may be required to secure a relevant placement yourself.
Finance
Tuition Fees
If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2021/22, the tuition fee will be £9,250 per annum (subject to final Government approval).
Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2021/22 are £12,500 per annum. Exemptions apply for EU students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, who may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
Financial Support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this undergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the programme may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining this programme in academic year 2021/22, together with details of how to apply for potential funding, please view our Money Matters 2021/22 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2021.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals should apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
Financial support information for international students can be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.
Scholarships
Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time undergraduate students.
These scholarships aren’t linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.
An additional scholarship, which you may qualify to receive, rewards outstanding A Level and BTEC grades.
To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.
Apply
How to Apply
Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.
Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out more about the application process.
Further information for international students about how to apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
Visit Us
If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about our full range of events for prospective students, including campus tours and virtual activities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.
Request a Prospectus
If you would like to explore our full range of degrees before you apply, you can order an undergraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme or what it’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:
- Course Enquiries
- Tel: 01695 657000
- Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk with any queries about overseas study.
Course Changes
Expand All This page outlines any material changes to course content, programme structure, assessment methods, entry criteria, and modes of study or delivery, implemented in the past two years.9th March 2020 - New Module Added
11th February 2020 - Change to Entry Requirements
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