Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc at Newcastle University

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

University Rank:#137

The Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc is a Master degree offered by Newcastle University at its main campus in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 41,411 / year(s), and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

About Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

Overview

Operations, logistics, and supply chain management are now indispensable to the success of modern businesses. These fields are no longer merely opportunities to cut costs or enhance efficiency. They are now critical drivers of innovation and competitive edge. Our programme prepares you to help organisations and society achieve key objectives such as:

enhancing resilience
boosting sustainability
improving visibility
promoting digitalisation

Our programme is designed for students who wish to take up specialist positions in:

operations management
procurement
inventory
logistics, and supply chain across various sectors.

Youâll learn:

operations strategy
supply chain design and modelling
digital supply chain and logistics
multimodal transportation
risk management
sustainable development
quality improvement
data analysis
project management
research methods

Youâll develop the capability and skills to:

identify supply chain risks and problems
evaluate operational performance and logistics and supply chain processes
develop strategic operations and supply chains

Our Master's programme is flexible, allowing you to choose specific optional modules. This enables you to personalise your learning pathway in:

operations management
logistics
supply chain management

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc at Newcastle University

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

TOEFL:

79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Pearson:

Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

Duolingo:

115 overall with no subskill below 100

Career Opportunities after Completing Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

Your future

Graduate destinations

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles, including:

transportation specialist
managing director
head of operations
enterprise risk manager
resource delivery manager
trading and operations manager
materials control and operations analyst
graduate procurement engineer
project manager

Careers

This course prepares you for a wide range of careers with employers, such as:

NHS
Indonesia Port Corporation
P&G
RLC Group
Steel Mont Trading Ltd
PepsiCo
China Communications Construction Company Ltd
Petrofac Ltd
KPMG
LUKOIL Overseas
Bosch
Imperial Logistics
Kuehne + Nagel
Amazon
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
Syngenta
Johnson & Johnson

Industry visits

Each year we arrange an industry visit and invite guest speakers from industry to share their experiences and insights with you.

Guaranteed Internship Scheme

We offer internship opportunities in collaboration with mShare. This gives selected students the chance to gain a paid, three-month internship with leading employers. This is open to those eligible to work in China. It is a valuable opportunity to apply your learning in a real-world business environment and enhance your career prospects. You can find out more at https://www.mshare.cn/

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

41,411 / year(s)

Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc at Newcastle University

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne