is 280 credits diploma programme … consisting of 280 credits, — £10 Enrolment fee is non-refundable Progress to a Higher?

No. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route is strictly 120 credits. It is not a 280-credit programme. The 280-credit figure typically refers to a full Master’s degree, which this diploma does not constitute on its own. The £10 enrolment fee is standard for initial registration and is non-refundable. This diploma serves as the final stage for an MBA top-up, not a standalone higher education qualification. Learners must hold a prior 180-credit Level 6 qualification to access this route. The programme focuses on strategic direction, governance, and organisational capability. It is regulated by Ofqual under qualification number 603/2181/7. Progression leads to an MBA at partner universities, not directly to a higher degree without the top-up. This structure ensures efficiency for working managers seeking master’s-level recognition without repeating undergraduate content.