About OTHM
We are a UK based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and recognised by Qualifications Wales. We have a wide global network of delivery centres to deliver our range of management and leadership qualifications and programmes in a wide variety of industries and sectors.
Foundation programmes
The Level 3 qualifications improve subject knowledge and study skills, and prepare learners for undergraduate course at UK universities.
Undergraduate programmes
The Level 4, 5 and 6 diploma qualifications are equivalent to Year 1, 2 and 3 (Final year) respectively of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree. Each level consists of 120 credits. Completing any of the level 4, 5 and 6 qualifications will enable learners a progression to the next level of higher education at UK universities.
Postgraduate programmes
Postgraduate diplomas are taught courses at level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) – the same level as Masters 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 or MBA.