Can You Enter Without a Degree?

No, you cannot enter the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) without a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification. This is a master’s-level qualification (RQF Level 7) regulated by Ofqual, meaning entry requirements are strict to ensure academic rigour and alignment with university standards. Typically, applicants need a Level 6 qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree, or a relevant Level 5 qualification combined with significant senior management experience. OTHM-approved centres may accept substantial professional experience in lieu of a degree, but this is assessed case-by-case and requires robust evidence of strategic capability. Without these prerequisites, you lack the foundational knowledge required for advanced strategic direction and governance modules. Attempting to bypass these requirements risks non-compliance with Ofqual regulations and invalidates the MBA top-up progression route. Always verify specific entry criteria with your chosen centre, as they hold the discretion to assess professional equivalence against the regulated standards.