About the course

Reasons to study

1. This course is supported by the NOVUS Trust which offers students a guaranteed third year placement opportunity. In addition, there is also an opportunity to achieve a Chartered Institute of Management (CMI) qualification in Management and Leadership through no additional study or assessment.
2. Our Transport & Logistics suite of courses achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 91% in the National Student Survey 2022.
3. Study at an AACSB International accredited Business School. Globally, less than 6% of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation.

Why Business with Sustainable Transport Management?

Our Transport & Logistics suite of courses achieved an overall satisfaction score of 91% in the National Student Survey 2022.

Transport is the lifeblood of successful economies. Our journey to work, business- related travel and the movement of goods require safe, efficient and reliable transport. Modes used include air, sea, rail, road and pipeline whilst airports, ports, rail and bus termini, warehouses and distribution centres act as nodes within transport networks.

Transport and logistics managers aim to make sure that people can travel safely and sustainably, and goods can flow successfully through the supply chain. Other equally important players in a business are the logistics analysts, customer service managers and planning managers. Transport operators ensure that our rail, bus and coach services are run efficiently and on time.

In the first year you’ll study the building blocks of business and you’ll receive a thorough grounding in all aspects of sustainable transport, logistics and distribution services. You’ll study the operational and economics aspects of sustainable transport and learn how these can affect businesses We’ll also touch on a range of sectors, including train operators, bus and coach companies, third party logistics operators, consultancies and even the armed forces.

All our courses offer a credited Personal and Academic Development Module, which provides on-going guidance on developing your personal and employability skills and an opportunity to complete a placement year.

This course is part of NOVUS Lite, an innovation developed between the university and the NOVUS Trust. The Trust is an industry-led organisation that focuses on developing talent in the transport, logistics and supply chain management sectors. Being part of the scheme opens up wider opportunities for work experience and networking with professional in the sector, and is valuable to your professional development. The course provides a fantastic opportunity to join the NOVUS Lite scheme, which involves a guaranteed third year placement, a paid summer placement and a company mentor (subject to availability). NOVUS company guest lectures and site visits are also a benefit of the scheme. To join, you will need to successfully pass a series of short assessments held at the start of the first year of your studies. For details of NOVUS Lite please click here

How will I learn?

You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions.

• We’ve developed a large number of contacts in the industry like Arriva, Grand Central, Govia Thameslink and Network Rail.
• You’ll have the chance to hear some inspiring guest lectures, or go on site visits. But most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to take an optional work placement with a business in the transport and logistics industry.
• Our emphasis is on giving you a chance to secure a great career. You could follow your goal and find employment in the logistics sector, or work in passenger transport management and tourism.

What subjects will you cover?

You’ll explore subjects such as Passenger Transport Management, Sustainable Aviation Management, Understanding Markets and Consumers, Financial Fluency and Legal Environment, Managing People, Operations Management, Planning and Control, and Mobility Economics and Policy.

Course detail

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3 - optional placement year

Final year

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching excellence

ASPIRE

Entry requirements

BBB-BBCat A Level .

120-112UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

Meritat T Level

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.