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Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Shipping and Port Operations, MSc, Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time12 monthsSeptemberGBP 8200GBP 16200
MScPart-time24 monthsSeptemberGBP 8200GBP 16200
PG DipFull-time9 monthsSeptemberGBP 8200GBP 16200
PG DipPart-time21 monthsSeptemberGBP 8200GBP 16200

About Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Shipping and Port Operations, MSc - at Heriot-Watt University

Our MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Shipping and Port Operations examines current practices, trends and issues in the field of global logistics with a particular focus shipping and port logistics.

It looks at links between global trade, logistics and maritime transport as well as assessing the role and contribution of the shipping and port industry within global trade.

Students have the opportunity to take part in team-building and leadership events during the first few weeks of the programme. View our Team Building 2015 photo gallery.

Programme duration

Mode of StudyMScPG DiplomaFull-time 12 months 9 months Part-time 24 months 21 months

Accreditation

An important industry body, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK), has accredited our MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Shipping and Port Operations programme.

Industry continues to look to individuals who can demonstrate their continued commitment to acquiring industry specific knowledge. Membership of internationally recognised professional bodies is therefore an important consideration in building a successful career.

This means students who successfully graduate from this degree will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or Member level of the CILT. There may also be a reduction in the length of experience that they would require.

For further details of CILT accreditation and membership visit www.ciltuk.org.uk

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Full-timePart-timePer courseScotland / Non-UK EU£8,200 £4,100 £1,025England / Northern Ireland / Wales£8,200 £4,100 £1,025Overseas£16,200 £8,100 £2,025

* If you are unsure which category you fall in to, you should complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess your fees.

** Fee per course

Scholarships and bursaries

We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

View our full range of postgraduate taught scholarships.

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree (first or second class) or its non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component lower than 6.0.

If you do not have IELTS 6.5, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies:

  • 14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.0 in all skills)
  • 10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.5 in reading & writing and minimum of 5.0 in speaking & listening)
  • 6 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum 5.5 in all skills)

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