Should I choose; 120 Points Postgraduate Diploma or 120 Points Master's Degree?

This question contains a fundamental misunderstanding of UK qualifications frameworks. There is no such thing as a "120 Points Postgraduate Diploma" or "120 Points Master's Degree" in the regulated sector. A full Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) requires 180 credits at Level 7. The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a 120-credit qualification. It is not a Master’s degree itself. It is a postgraduate diploma equivalent. Its primary value lies in its function as a top-up route. Upon completion, you can apply to partner universities for a 60-credit MBA top-up module. This final module, when combined with your 120 credits, grants you the full 180-credit Master’s degree. Therefore, you do not choose between a 120-credit diploma and a 120-credit Master’s. You choose the 120-credit OTHM Level 7 Diploma as the strategic first step toward a full Master’s qualification. This pathway offers flexibility, allowing working managers to demonstrate organisational capability and strategic direction before committing to the final university module. It is a regulated, Ofqual-recognised route designed for career progression, not a standalone Master’s award.