is Level 7 qualification according to the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF) which consists of 6 mandatory units worth total 120 credits and?

The premise contains a regulatory inaccuracy. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is regulated by Ofqual under the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), not the obsolete Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF). The QCF was fully replaced by the RQF in 2015. While both frameworks use a credit system where 120 credits at Level 7 equate to master’s level study, the current qualification number 603/2181/7 is explicitly listed on the Ofqual register under RQF rules. The diploma consists of six mandatory units totalling 120 credits. This structure ensures equivalence with the first year of a UK master’s degree, facilitating progression to an MBA top-up. Always verify the current Ofqual register entry, as referencing the QCF suggests outdated information.