| UCAS code | 1234 |
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| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | September 2025 January 2026 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | A good degree (normally a 2:2) |
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| UCAS code | 1234 |
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| Duration | 2 years full time |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | A good degree (normally a 2:2) |
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Overview
- This unique programme is developed to combines engineering principles, advanced digital technology utilisation, and managerial skills to make strategic decisions of sustainable and resilient supply chain operations.
- Explore the key issues of supply chain management and the approaches to modern day business, and study alongside students from all around the world.
- Taught in partnership with the University of Exeter Business School, providing you with an exceptional learning experience as well as simultaneously increasing the depth and scope of your technological knowledge and acquire the essentials of management theory and practice.
- The programme integrates a “factory-to-classroom” concept through cyber physical systems to balance between theoretical knowledge and practical-oriented learning to create a holistic experiential learning.
- Designed for those who wish to work and expand technical, as well as managerial skills and knowledge in the key areas of supply chain management, operations management, logistics, procurement, as well as smart and sustainable supply chain operations.
Fast Track (current Exeter students)
International Supply Chain Management MSc at the University of Exeter.
Top 10 in the UK for General Engineering
10th in the Complete University Guide 2025 and 8th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Specialist facilities include microscopy suite, aerodynamics and fluids laboratories, additive manufacturing workshop and vibration testing rigs
£6.5million investment in our teaching labs, workshop spaces and equipment
Top 10 in the UK for General Engineering
10th in the Complete University Guide 2025 and 8th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Specialist facilities include microscopy suite, aerodynamics and fluids laboratories, additive manufacturing workshop and vibration testing rigs
£6.5million investment in our teaching labs, workshop spaces and equipment
Accreditations
The MSc International Supply Chain Management and MSc International Supply Chain Management with Industrial Placement are accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) as suitable for exemption from the academic requirements for Chartered Membership* (CMILT) of the CILT (UK). (*Graduates who achieve a pass mark of 50% and above will be eligible for Chartered Membership).
Accreditation is awarded for a maximum of 5 years. The dates applicable to the current accreditation of this degree programme can be viewed on the CILT website.
Students enrolled on the MSc International Supply Chain Management course will have access to a 12-month complimentary Affiliate Membership with CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).
Graduates who successfully complete the MSc International Supply Chain Management and meet the conditions specified by CIPS may apply for full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Full membership is subject to the submission of a formal application directly to CIPS and evidence of three years of experience in procurement and supply management in a position of responsibility. Entrance and subscription fees apply and are payable at the time of admission to CIPS.
Entry requirements
All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a science, engineering, management or numerate discipline.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B3. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
This programme is modular and flexible, carrying 180 credits in total and offering flexibility in choice of modules studied.
MSc International Supply Chain Management consists of eight core engineering, business and management focussed modules totalling 165 credits, which includes the 60-credit Engineering MSc project, and one 15-credit optional module.
The programme begins in September each year and the taught elements are concluded by May. The Engineering MSc dissertation project, under the personal supervision of a research expert in the chosen area, continues until September.
The programme is designed for those who wish to work and expand technical and managerial skills and knowledge in the key areas of supply chain management, operations management, logistics, procurement, as well as smart and sustainable supply chain operations.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENSM013 | Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains | 15 |
| ECMM113 | Agile, Lean and Competitive Enterprise | 15 |
| ENGM033 | Supply Chain Quality Management | 15 |
| BEMM126 | Purchasing and Supply Chain Management | 15 |
| ECMM164 | MSc Dissertation | 60 |
| BEMM116 | Principles of International Business | 15 |
| ENGM039 | Modelling, Simulation and Machine Learning for Operations Management | 15 |
| ENGM040 | Research Ethics and Methodology | 15 |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 1 from the below: | ||
| BEMM069 | Marketing & New Product Innovation | 15 |
| BEMM786 | Service Design and Innovation | 15 |
| BEMM118 | Strategic Innovation Management | 15 |
| BEMM178 | Innovation Management | 15 |
Course variants
- Combine your Masters in International Supply Chain Management with work experience in the UK, putting your learning into practice while studying
- Studied over two years, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience by completing a 9-12 month work placement in a role relevant to your degree
- Become a sought-after engineering professional with strong technical expertise, as well as excellent management abilities, allowing you to move into high-level management roles
- Career opportunities include product development, project management, customer services, human resources, and a wide variety of other areas, particularly related to the engineering industry.
Fees
2025/26 entry (including January 2026 entry)
UK fees per year:
- £15,900 full-time
- With industrial placement (second year): £3,180 full-time (not available for January 2026 entry)
International fees per year:
- £32,500 full-time
- With industrial placement (second year): £6,500 full-time (not available for January 2026 entry)
Fee information
Fees can normally be paid by two termly instalments and may be paid online. You will also be required to pay a tuition fee deposit to secure your offer of a place, unless you qualify for exemption. For further information about paying fees see our Student Fees pages.
UK government postgraduate loan scheme
Postgraduate loans are now available for Masters degrees. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.
Scholarships for January Start
Our Exeter Excellence Scholarships are also available for applicants looking to study with us in January 2026 and applications for these scholarships will open in September.
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.
For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
Teaching and research
Teaching and assessment
The programme is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, industrial presentations, case studies, industry visits, computer simulations, project work and a dissertation project.
You will develop transferable skills such as management and communication skills, computational techniques, data handling and analysis, problem solving, decision making and research methodology. Many of these will be addressed within an industrial and commercial context.
Personal Tutor
You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is available for advice and support throughout your studies, along with support and mentoring from graduates who are now in industry. There is also a Postgraduate Tutor available to help with further guidance and advice.
A research and practice-led culture
We believe every student benefits from being taught by experts active in research and practice. You will discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in seminars and in the field. Plus, you’ll become actively involved in a research project yourself.
All our academic staff are active in internationally-recognised scientific research across a wide range of topics. You will also be taught by leading industry practitioners.
Careers
Employer-valued skills
There is considerable demand in the workplace for graduates with knowledge in both a specialist technology area and in management, particularly in the modern tools and techniques to support the management of a dynamically changing engineering business.
We have an established reputation of training tomorrow's great minds, so when it comes to life after graduation you can be confident that you are starting your next professional adventure in a prime, leading position.
Dedicated careers support
You will receive support from our dedicated Career Zone team, who provide excellent career guidance at all stages of career planning. The Career Zone provides one-on-one support and is home to a wealth of business and industry contacts. Additionally, they host useful training events, workshops and lectures which are designed to further support you in developing your enterprise acumen. Please visit the Career Zone for additional information on their services.
