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Post graduate diploma strategic marketing othm

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing is a postgraduate qualification designed to equip learners with advanced skills and insights in marketing and branding, empowering them to make strategic decisions that drive business success and sustain a competitive edge

Duration

6 Months

Academic Level

PGDip (Postgraduate)

Next Batch

June 2026

Class Days

Saturdays

Course Delivery

100% Online

Course Fee

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Course Summary

Designed for ambitious professionals and graduates, this diploma equips you with cutting-edge expertise in marketing strategy, branding, consumer behavior, and digital communication management. Through a dynamic blend of theory and real-world application, you’ll develop the skills to drive strategic decision-making and enhance brand positioning in a competitive market.

By successfully completing this qualification, you’ll gain in-demand leadership and analytical skills, preparing you to excel in senior marketing roles or advance toward a Master’s degree with advanced standing. Whether you’re looking to step up in your career or transition into a high-impact marketing role, this program provides the strategic edge you need.

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, for a combined total of 120 credits.

Units Covered:

  1. Contemporary Issues and Principles of Marketing (20 credits)
  2. Consumer Behaviour and Market Communications (20 credits)
  3. Digital and Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
  4. Contemporary Challenges and Strategic Marketing (20 credits)
  5. Strategic Brand Management (20 credits)
  6. Marketing Research Project (20 credits)

All units in this qualification are assessed internally by the institution and externally verified by OTHM. Assessments are criterion-referenced, meaning learners must successfully achieve all specified learning outcomes to pass.

To attain a passing grade, learners must submit evidence demonstrating that they have met the required assessment criteria. The Assessor evaluates submissions to determine if the learning outcomes have been met.

Additionally, Assessors maintain a detailed audit trail to document how each learner’s achievement has been assessed and verified.

The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full masters programme. Click Here to Read More

Our postgraduate diploma classes will be held on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm

Your assigned class day will be determined based on your designated group and will remain consistent throughout the course.

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to Master’s top-up at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing. For more information visit University Progressions page in this website.

Successful completion of our OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing provides learners with the opportunity for workplace and academic progressions. 

The local and global recognition has enabled our graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as to join degree and master top-up programmes.

Post graduate diploma strategic marketing othm

OTHM Level 7 PGDip
6 Months
120 credits

Top up
Dissertation only

6 months | 60 Credits

Masters of Business
Administration
180 Credits

This intensive and career-focused postgraduate diploma is designed to enhance professional growth and provide a strong foundation for advancing into leadership roles or pursuing further studies at the master's level worldwide.

Certificate

You will receive a digital certificate of completion & a transcript from the:

On completion of this postgraduate diploma, students will participate at the annual IAF graduation ceremony.

Entry Requirement

  • An honours bachelors degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
  • Mature learners with management experience of 3+ years in the field.
  • Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course

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