can progress to: The Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management?

No, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) does not progress directly to a Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management. The UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) places Level 7 at master’s degree level, which is the standard entry point for an MBA top-up or a full Master’s degree. Level 8 qualifications are typically reserved for Doctoral studies (PhD, DBA) or specialized professional doctorates, not further strategic management diplomas. Most learners use this 120-credit qualification to complete the final year of an MBA at a partner university. Progression is lateral into a Master’s degree, not vertical into a higher-level diploma, as the strategic management curriculum is already comprehensive at Level 7.