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Business Management (Logistics and Operations) with a Professional Placement Year

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Professionals who can manage products and services from production to delivery, on time and in budget, are central to the success of contemporary organisations. This means you’ll be in high demand for roles in the public, private and third sectors with competitive salaries and excellent prospects for career progression. Our BSc Business Management (Logistics and Operations) focuses on organisations of all kinds from multinational corporations to social enterprises and charities. This holistic approach ensures you develop the skills to respond to the evolving needs of all businesses, irrespective of sector. You’ll develop logistics and operations management expertise from our team of internationally renowned researchers. They’ll introduce you to the practices of purchasing and supply, logistics and distribution and advanced operations management. Your Professional Placement Year is an opportunity to put your university knowhow into practice as you take up a paid role and complement your academic study with exposure to real-world operational challenges.

Career prospects

97% of our students are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating.

Our dedicated career professionals have got you covered on things like industry placements, internships, work experience and insights.

You’ll benefit from career consultations, interview and CV writing workshops, industry-specific events and specialist psychometric assessment and broad skills training.

Placements

This programme includes a professional placement year during year 3 of the 4-year programme. You will be responsible for sourcing your own placement, though support will be given by the School’s employability team. If you are unable to secure a suitable placement will be permitted to transfer to the equivalent ‘non-placement’ programme, assuming the relevant academic requirements are met. Placements can be conducted in English or in Welsh.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    20th out of 123 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    153 71%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    23rd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    105th

    8

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