Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 degree in a wide range of subjects such as engineering, humanities, business, mathematics, physical sciences, information systems, management and social sciences. Please check our website for subjects that are not accepted. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Positioned to enhance your analytical capabilities, this master's offers a distinctive quantitative edge compared to other UK programmes. Southampton boasts a World top 50 ranking and 11th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

Accreditations from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), sets a solid foundation for your career. Enhance your profile through immersive industry experiences offered by research groups like CORMSIS and CentasPM, featuring mentoring schemes, practitioner talks, and company visits.

Opt for an industry-based summer project, potentially overseas, to enhance your dissertation and CV. Benefit from industry expert seminars, career-focused workshops, preparing you to succeed in the evolving job market.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page