OfQual Regulated • OTHM Accredited • UK Government Recognised • Qual. No. 603/2181/7 9-month route — enrol any time 100% Online • Assignment-based • No exams Speak to admissions: +44 020 3608 0144 OfQual Regulated • OTHM Accredited • UK Government Recognised • Qual. No. 603/2181/7 9-month route — enrol any time 100% Online • Assignment-based • No exams Speak to admissions: +44 020 3608 0144

What is OTHM level 7 equivalent to?

OTHM Level 7 is equivalent to the first year of a UK Master’s degree. It sits at RQF Level 7, the same tier as postgraduate diplomas and the initial stage of an MBA. Crucially, it is not a full Master’s qualification itself. Instead, it provides the 120 credits required for the final year of an MBA top-up. Upon completion, learners can progress to a university partner to earn their full Master’s degree. This structure offers a strategic alternative to a three-year MBA, allowing senior professionals to validate their strategic direction and governance skills through regulated, distance learning. The qualification is OfQual regulated, ensuring national recognition for career progression and stakeholder mapping exercises.

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