Level 8 · Doctoral
OTHM Level 8 qualifications
1 OTHM Level 8 qualifications delivered online by LSIB. Equivalent to doctoral level study. Compare credits, duration and entry requirements, then apply online.
Compare all Level 8 qualifications
Sort by subject, then open a course for units, entry requirements and how to apply.
| Qualification | Subject | Award | Credits | TQT hours | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice | Strategic Management and Leadership Practice | Diploma | 180 | 1800 | 18 months |
Where Level 8 sits on the ladder
Equivalent to doctoral level study. Completing any Level 8 qualification gives you the credits to enrol at Level 8.
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- Business Management · 5
- Health and Social Care Management · 5
- Information Technology · 5
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management · 5
- Tourism and Hospitality Management · 5
- Accounting and Business · 4
- Law · 4
- Project Management · 4
- Airline, Airport and Aviation Management · 3
- Contemporary Skin Rejuvenation · 3
- Cyber Security · 3
- Early Childhood Education · 3
- Occupational Health and Safety · 3
- Psychology · 3
- Education and Training Management · 2
- Python · 2
- Accountancy · 1
- Accounting and Finance · 1
- Adult Health and Social Care · 1
- Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine · 1
- Artificial Intelligence · 1
- Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement · 1
- Beauty Therapy · 1
- Business and Organisational Psychology · 1
- Business Studies · 1
- Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies · 1
- Coaching and Mentoring to Build Relationships · 1
- Data Science · 1
- Education and Training · 1
- Education and Trainings Management · 1
- Education Management and Leadership · 1
- Employability and Workplace Skills · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Environmental and Sustainability Management · 1
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion · 1
- Fashion and Textiles · 1
- Health and Safety · 1
- Health and Social Care · 1
- Higher Education Studies · 1
- Human Resource Management · 1
- Immersive Software Engineering · 1
- Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice · 1
- International Business Law · 1
- Inventory Management · 1
- Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice · 1
- Learning, Development and Pedagogy · 1
- Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management · 1
- Occupational Health and Safety Management · 1
- People and Organisations · 1
- Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching · 1
- Principles of Aesthetics · 1
- Public Administration · 1
- Reflexology · 1
- Research Methods · 1
- Risk Management · 1
- Strategic Coaching and Mentoring · 1
- Strategic Management and Leadership · 1
- Strategic Management and Leadership Practice · 1
- Strategic Marketing · 1
- Teaching and Learning · 1
- Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities · 1
Frequently asked questions
What is an OTHM Level 8 qualification?
An OTHM Level 8 qualification sits at Level 8 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework. Equivalent to doctoral level study. It is awarded by OTHM Qualifications, regulated by Ofqual, and delivered by approved centres such as LSIB.
How many Level 8 courses does LSIB offer?
LSIB currently offers 1 Level 8 qualifications online. Each page lists the credits, total qualification time, units, entry requirements and progression route for that award.
How are Level 8 qualifications assessed?
By written assignments for each unit, marked by LSIB and externally verified by OTHM. There are no examinations.
Can I study Level 8 qualifications online?
Yes. LSIB delivers every OTHM qualification online with tutor support, flexible monthly starts and instalment plans.
What can I progress to afterwards?
Level 8 completers hold doctoral-level credit that supports progression to DBA or PhD routes with partner universities.
Ready to start?
Apply online in five minutes, or ask admissions which level fits your background.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026Source: OTHM qualification specifications