Key information

Duration: 1 year full time

Institution code: R72

Campus: Central London

UK fees*: £16,700

International/EU fees**: £27,000

The course

Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSc)

Organisations face growing pressure to operate more efficiently, responsibly, and resiliently. Join us to explore how the global supply chain landscape is being reshaped by unprecedented challenges and opportunities.

Develop a holistic view of global supply chains, covering everything from strategic sourcing to sustainable operations. At the same time, explore international contexts, emerging economies, and the growing role of data in decision-making.

Theory meets industry insight

Benefit from direct access to major employers, industry events, and policy conversations thanks to our London location
Achieve a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Develop your practical skills with live case studies and applied projects that simulate professional environments and global supply chain contexts
Strengthen your understanding of real-time organisational issues with our Industry Engagement module

Future-proof your skills

Our teaching team have worked across all aspects of industry. This means they know what today’s organisations need from graduates. With wide networks, they also arrange guest speakers from global organisations.

This degree is designed with employability at its core. You’ll leave with a blend of strategic thinking, technical proficiency, and professional skills for roles in everything from procurement to supply chain analytics.

We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Course structure

Core Modules

This year we will be running the following insightful mandatory modules:

This module provides students with an understanding of operations, strategy, process, and quality management within the overall context of the supply chain. It provides examples of operations management in manufacturing and service contexts. On completion you will understand the management of operations strategies and processes, and will be able to for example, critically analyse customer profitability.
This module explores procurement from multiple perspectives such as process, technology, strategy, negotiation, relationships, and models. In doing so, you will gain a holistic understanding of the procurement function. This module will also focus on inventory management, analysis techniques, and will equip you with the necessary skills for analysing inventory and take inventory related decisions. You will furthermore develop team negotiation skills and learn how to for example, formulate buyer supplier agreements.
The effective management of supply chains has always been important for industries to operate smoothly. The increasing dependence of today’s organisations on global supply chains shows no sign of abating, which means that supply chain managers will increasingly be in demand. This module will provide you with the opportunity to interact with experts at leading supply chain organisations. You will be exposed to leading international organisations which will allow you to better understand first-hand, the complex nature of today’s supply chains. Moreover, you will discuss the challenges and complexities facing supply chain managers and given an opportunity to critically engage with such challenges and complexities, and to provide consultancy to deal with them.
On this module you’ll explore the nature of management research, its purpose, and gain an overview of the processes involved. You will link theory with practice and will learn about different academic and practitioner literature. You will explore data collection and data analysis methods. You will furthermore be able to develop your dissertation proposal by generating and refining ideas.
This module introduces you to the concept and definition of logistics and supply chain management, how it is increasingly recognised as a competitive strategy and the influence of logistics and supply chain management to other major functional activities to a firm's success. Responsiveness, reliability, resilience and relationships are the basis for successful logistics and supply chain management. These key trends are explored through lectures and case studies to understand the theoretical insights as well as the effective practices faced by international supply chains.
This module equips learners to understand the fundamental operations related to warehousing. You will also learn about picking strategies and KPIs that can be used for evaluating warehousing performance. Knowledge gained will be useful for evaluating the performance of warehousing and providing suggestions for improvement. Moreover, you will learn to evaluate various distribution network designs and provide recommendations for designing and improving distribution networks. Students will learn the concepts through a variety of techniques such as solving quantitative problems, qualitative case studies and simulation tools, and make distribution related decisions.
The aim of this module is to help students understand in detail the concepts of both risk and resilience, and how these are defining supply chain design and operation. This would include gaining a comprehensive understanding of supply chain risks, covering internal, external, and global factors, and the ability to categorise and assess these risks effectively; exploring the key components and principles of resilient supply chains, developing the skills to create and implement effective resilience strategies in the face of uncertainties; insights into the complexities of managing risks in a globalised supply chain, considering geopolitical issues, cultural nuances, and regulatory compliance; appreciate the key factors in up to date business continuity practice.
This module is an independent research project. You may select a topic of their choice related to logistics and Supply Chain management which has to be approved by the Course Director. The project should demonstrate both the technical knowledge that is being acquired throughout this Master’s degree programme, and also the ability to integrate knowledge from different subject areas in order to apply it analytically to a business-related, problem.
This module introduces you to the concept of the circular economy and how it contributes to a more sustainable supply chain. You will be introduced to key aspects of sustainability and climate change and key megatrends impacting the supply chains of the future. Sustainability is a key concern to supply chain managers particularly since the globalisation of supply chains, where economics, ethics and the environment most widely known as the triple bottom line are critical in supply chain decision-making.

Optional Modules

Below is a taster of some of the exciting optional modules that students on the course could choose from during this academic year. Please be aware these do change over time, and optional modules may be withdrawn or new ones added.

Analytics and optimisation methodologies and algorithms are a key component of modern data driven decision making in industry and supply chain. They are key components of modern supply chain practice and valuable tools for decision makers. This module will expose students to modern methodologies and algorithms and explore the analytics domain including descriptive, predictive and prescriptive models and tools. Particular focus will be on visualisation and business intelligence tools among others.
This module focuses on the effective design and execution of global supply chains, with emphasis on opportunities and challenges that are present in emerging economies. It covers topics related to global supply chain strategies, global network optimization, outsourcing & sourcing strategies and contract design among others. It also introduces advanced supply chain concepts relevant to the context, like supply chain coordination and incentive alignment, pricing and revenue management and sustainability.

Teaching & assessment

Over the 12 months of this course, you’ll take taught modules, attend various seminars and workshops and you'll apply the techniques and theories you've learned during the taught elements and complete an independent business research project.

You’ll learn from highly experienced practitioners, including input from CEOs and senior executives from international firms across a range of industries. These industry connections have informed the content and design of the course, in a way that will not only build on your existing knowledge and experience but increase your chances of finding employment at a salary level higher than the graduate national average wage in your chosen sector.

Entry requirements

2:2

UK Honours degree or equivalent in any degree subject.

Candidates with substantial and relevant professional qualifications or professional experience in an associated area will also be considered.

International & EU requirements

Bachelor degree from the American University of Armenia or a Specialist diploma with 80% or a GPA of 3.5 overall.

Bachelor degree (Honours) with a 2:2 or a Bachelor degree (Ordinary) with a Pass with 58% overall.

Bachelor degree or Fachhochschuldiplom/Diplom (FH) with a Grade 3.9 overall.

Bachelor degree (Bakalavr) or Specialist Diploma with 3.5 out of 5 or 70% overall.

4 year Bachelor degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) with a First Class Division or a Masters Degree following a 3 or 4 year degree.

Bachelor degree with grade 12 overall or the Licentiaat or Licence and other two cycle diplomas with grade 12 overall.

Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja / Diplomirani with Grade 8

Bakalavar or Diploma of Completed Higher Education with a Grade 4 out 6 overall.

4 year Bachelor degree with 62%, a GPA 2.5 out of 4, Grade 6 out of 12 or grade C+ overall OR 3 year Bachelor degree with 73%, a GPA of 3.1 out of 4, Grade 8 out of 12 or grade B overall, depending on the grading scheme.

4 year Bachelors degree with an overall 70% to 75% or GPA of 2.8 to 3.0 out of 4.0 depending on the institution.

3 out of 5 overall in the Baccalaureus Prvostupnik or Visoko Obrazovanja/Level VII/1 (second level degree obtained on completion of 4-6 year course).

Overall 6.5 out of 10 or a GPA of 2.85 out of 4 in a Bachelor degree from a public university, Ptychion (from University of Cyprus) or Bachelor degree awarded by a private institution (the programme must be accredited by the Ministry of Education and Culture).

Bakalar with dobre (good), score of 2 or Grade C overall.

7 from 13 points grading system or 4 from 7 points grading system in a Bachelor degree, Candidatus Philosophiae or Professionbachelor.

University bachelors degree with a GPA of 2.4 overall or 65% overall

75%, 2.5 or C overall in a Bakalaurusekraad/Diploma, Magister or Magistrikraad

GPA of 1 where marks are in 1 - 3 system or GPA of 2.3 where marks are in 1 - 5 system in a Kandidaattii/Kandidat or Maisteri/Magister

Licence awarded from 2009 with grade 12 or Maitrise (pre-Bologna) with grade 11

Grade 3 overall in a Bachelor, Fachhochschuldiplom or Magister Artium

Bachelor degree with a Second Class Lower Division overall.

6 out of 10 overall in a Diploma from the Faculties of Engineering and Agriculture or a Ptychion (Bachelor degree) awarded by an AEI.

Bachelors degree degree with a Second Class Honours, Lower Division.

Egyetemi Oklevel /Foiskola Oklevel/ Alapfokozat with 3 out of 5 overall.

Baccalaurreatus with grade 6.5 out of 10 overall or Kandidatsprof / Cadidatus Mag with 6 out of 10 overall.

Bachelor degree with 55% to 60% overall or a CGPA of 5.5 to 6 out of 10 overall depending on the institution.

Bachelor degree or Diploma IV with overall GPA of 2.8.

Bachelor Degree/Professional Doctorate with 13 out of 20 overall.

Bachelor’s degree (four years) with 70% overall.

Bachelors degree with at least 75% overall depending on the mark scheme.

Diploma di Laurea or Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti with 84 out of 110 overall.

Bachelor degree (Gakushi) with a B overall, dependent on the mark scheme.

Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with 3.5 out of 5, 70% or 3.0 out of 4.33 overall.

Bachelor degree with a Second Class Honours (lower division) overall.

Bachelor degree with B or a GPA of 3.0 overall.

Bakalaura Diploms or Professional Bakalaura Diploms with Grade 6 overal.

Dipl Ing (FH) or Dipl Arch (FH) from Liechtenstein Technical College with a Grade 4 overall.

7 out of 10 overall in a Bakalauras or Specialist Diploma.

Bachelor degree, Diplome d?Ingenieur Industriel or Dipl?me d'?tudes Sup?rieures Sp?cialis?es with 40 out of 60 or 14 out of 20 (Bien) overall.

Bachelor degree with Class 2 Division ii, B or 2.8 out of 4.0 overall.

Honours degree with a Second Class (Lower Division) overall.

Bachelor degree or Doctoraal with Grade 6.0 out of 10 overall.

Bachelor degree Honours or Ordinary with an overall Grade C+ or Grade 3 out of 9 points grading system.

Bachelor degree with a Second Class Honours, Lower Division or overall GPA of 2.5 out of 5.

Visoko Obrazovanja with 7 out of 10 overall.

Bachelor degree, Candidatus Magisterii, Sivilingeni-r (siv. ing.) (Engineering degree ) or Sivil?konom (siv. ?k.) (Economics degree) Grade D or 2.6 to 3.2.

Bachelor degree with an overall GPA of 2.6.

4 year Bachelor degree or combined bachelors degree and Master degree for the duration of 4 years with 58% - 65% or a CGPA of 2.8 - 3.2 overall depending on your institution.

Licencjat, Inzynier or Bachelor with grade 3.71 overall.

Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializadoswith grade 14 overall or Licenciado with grade 13 overall.

Bachelor degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 overall.

Diploma de Licenta, Diploma Inginer or Diploma de Arhitect with 7.0 out of 10 overall.

Bakalavr Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with 3.5 out of 5 or 70% overall.

Bachelor degree with 70%, 3.0 out of 5.0 or 2.8 out of 4.0 overall.

Diplom Visokog Obrazovanja (second-level degree obtained on completion of a four to six-year course) with 7.5 out of 10 overall.

Bachelor degree (from a public university) with a Class II (lower) overall.

Bakalar or Magister / Inzinier with vel'mi dobre (very good) or Grade 2 overall.

Diplomirani / Diplomirani Inzenir from Visoko izobrazevanje, University Diploma or Visoko Obrazovanja (until 1999) with 7 out of 10 (8 for Visoko Obrazovanja) overall.

Bachelor (Honours), Bachelor or Professional Bachelor degree with 60% or Second Class Lower Division.

Bachelor (Haksa) degree with 3.0 out of 4.5, 2.9 out of 4.3 or 2.8 out of 4.0.

Licenciado, Titulo de Ingeniero or Titulo de Arquitecto with 6 out of 10.

Bachelor degree from National University or Private University with 68% to 73% or GPA 2.8 to 3.0 depending on your institution.

Bachelor degree with a 2nd Class Honours (Lower) overall.

Bachelor degree GPA 2.6 to 2.8 depending on your institution.

Bachelor degree (post 2007) or Specialist Diploma (after 1991) with a Grade 3, 9 out of 12 or 4 out of 5 overall.

Bachelor degree with 80%, a GPA of 2.8 out of 4, C+ or Good overall.

Bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.6 overall.

Kandidatexamen with at least a Pass (godkand) overall.

Bachelor degree or Bang tot nghiep dai hoc with 6.5 out of 10.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English: 67 overall. No other subscore lower than 64.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with Reading 22 Listening 20 Speaking 22 Writing 24.
Duolingo: 120 overall and no sub-score below 115.

Your future career

Graduates of our supply chain courses have proven to be highly employable and pursued careers across a range of industries.

Roles in supply chain and logistics management can vary and are not limited to professionals who oversee the implementation and operations of supply chains, outsourcing, procurement, transportation, and logistics. A typical role could include taking ownership of a specific aspect of a supply chain project, ensuring that it is delivered to all stakeholders and meets the competitive needs of an organisation. You might be the person who provides detailed knowledge on a specific supply chain management discipline, or provides professional support services to a range of supply chain and procurement needs of an organisation, including international aid and disaster relief logistics management and planning.

With an MSc, you can progress your career in a wide range of positions in industry, make substantial contributions to multidisciplinary teams, strategically managing domestic and international supply chains, logistics, procurement, global sourcing, finance, technology acquisition, and risk management, amongst others. This will help you progress through an organisation into senior management positions or change career paths across industries, government, and NGOs. Some industries you could go into include:

Electronics, Mobile Communication and Computing
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Food and Agriculture
Energy
Supermarkets
Textiles, Clothing and Fashion Industries
Finance and International Banking
Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Heavy Engineering
High–tech Materials and Components Start-Ups
Minerals, Oil & Gas
Commodities Trade, Procurement and Distribution
Shipping
Airlines
Music, Film Production, TV Production
Government Departments
International Aid, Disaster Relief and NGO

Postgraduate students from our School of Business and Management have gone on to roles in a variety of companies including Amazon, Tesco, Accenture, Ogilvy, KPMG, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bloomberg LP, Ocado Group, HSBC, Fuji film, Huawei, Deutsche Bahn and Qatar Airways.

Fees, funding & scholarships

Home (UK) students tuition fee per year*: £16,700

EU and international students tuition fee per year**: £27,000

Other essential costs***: There are no single associated costs greater than £50 per item on this course

How do I pay for it? Find out more about funding options, including loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries.

* and ** These tuition fees apply to students starting their course on a full-time basis in the academic year 2026/27. Students studying on the standard part-time course structure over two years are charged 50% of the full-time applicable fee for each study year.

Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase all postgraduate tuition fees annually. For further information, see fees and funding.

** These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2026/27 academic year, and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing, have not been included.