RQF Level 4 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
The Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a 120-credit qualification that develops foundational management and operational knowledge within the logistics sector. The programme comprises six mandatory units: Academic Writing and Research Skills, Logistics and the Business Environment, Operations and Logistics Management, Finance and Accounting, Communication in Business, and Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations.
It is a 120-credit qualification with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time, including 600 guided learning hours. Level 4 qualifications are assessed as academically equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree. At Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) it is studied fully online and typically takes one year.
Awarded by the Ofqual-regulated awarding body (RQF Level 4). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).
This course is suitable for learners holding a relevant Level 3 qualification or two GCE Advanced levels, as well as mature learners aged 21 and over with relevant management experience.
Learners examine how logistics functions operate within broader commercial environments and evaluate methods to manage daily supply chain processes.
Learners develop practical methods for leading and managing operational teams alongside professional communication techniques for diverse business contexts.
Learners study core finance and accounting principles to interpret operational data and apply research skills to evaluate logistical challenges.
University progression is into a related programme, subject to the university’s admission requirements, including English. See progression.
Your entry profile is likely to include at least one of the following:
Start dates: ask admissions.
No written examinations: every unit is assessed by coursework.
€7,500 a year online. Questions about fees and payment: ask admissions.
You complete 6 mandatory units worth 120 credits in total.
| Unit | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSC401 | Academic Writing and Research Skills | 20 |
| LSC402 | Logistics and the Business Environment | 20 |
| LSC403 | Operations and Logistics Management | 20 |
| LSC404 | Finance and Accounting | 20 |
| LSC405 | Communication in Business | 20 |
| LSC406 | Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations | 20 |
Every unit is assessed by coursework, with no written examinations. Units are graded Pass or Fail: you pass a unit by meeting all of its assessment criteria, with feedback and support before any reassessment. Assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation.
| Learning time | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided learning (live classes, tutorials and supervised study) | 600 |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 600 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1,200 |
Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.
Fees: €7,500 a year online. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you check your entry requirements.
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