What is a level 7 diploma equal to?

The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) sits at the same academic level as a UK master’s degree on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. It is not a full master’s degree, but it carries the same 120 credits and cognitive demand. This equivalence allows graduates to progress directly to an MBA top-up module, typically a 60-credit dissertation or strategic project, to achieve a full master’s award. The qualification is Ofqual regulated and OTHM accredited, ensuring rigorous standards in strategic direction, governance, and organisational capability. For working managers, this structure offers a pragmatic route to master’s-level recognition without the time commitment of a full two-year programme, focusing on applied strategic management rather than theoretical research alone.