Who is the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Law) designed for?

This programme is ideal for:

• Working professionals seeking career advancement and looking to enhance their skills in strategic management, leadership, and law
• Aspiring managers looking to develop leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of law
• Career changers transitioning into new industries or roles that require strategic management and leadership skills, combined with a solid understanding of law
• Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to develop strategic management and leadership skills to drive business growth and success
• Senior managers and executives looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in strategic management, leadership, and law

If "Who is the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Law) designed for?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Law) is the right next move.

• If your background is non-traditional, ask admissions early — many applicants progress with work experience plus readiness to study.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Law) is usually a strong fit.
• Use the salary outlook and enrolment steps on this page; you do not need to leave to start your application.

Core modules and themes from the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Law):

• Legal Foundations — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with a general introduction to the operation and fundamental principles of the legal system of England and Wales, enabling them to acquire a basic knowledge of: the main legal institutions (including the main legal professions); sources of law, the criminal and civil justice systems; rules of interpretation and legal services and the funding of legal services. This unit also provides learners with the skills required to study law at postgraduate level and to develop the critical and research skills required for both the study and practice of the law. The skills studied are applied in different contexts through other modules on the LLM programme, providing learners with the opportunity for progressive development. This module also provides an introduction to the legal skills that are the backbone of any legal professional’s career.
• Company Law and Practice — This unit covers the key principles of corporate law in England and Wales. Learners will be introduced to the concept of the company as a separate legal entity before considering limited liability, the corporate veil, a company’s constitution, as well as the role of directors who manage a company on a day-to-day basis and shareholders who have invested in the business. Learners are introduced to the internal processes and procedures that need to be followed within a company, together with associated reporting requirements and liaison with Companies House. Learners will be encouraged to think critically about legal issues.
• Contract Law and Disputes — The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop awareness of the issues surrounding contract law and their practical and ethical implications, to evaluate its operation within society and to appreciate the social, economic and political contexts and underlying policy issues relating to its operation and their impact. Learners are encouraged to develop a critical understanding of the methods and processes used to resolve civil disputes cost-effectively in England and Wales. Learners learn about the contexts in which disputes may arise, the objectives of parties in disputes and the ways in which those objectives can be met in a cost-effective and proportionate way.
• Public Law and Law of the European Union — The aim of this unit is to provide a general introduction to the operation and fundamental principles of the UK’s constitution. This enables learners to acquire a knowledge of the institutions (the Crown and Parliament, central government, devolved institutions, EU institutions and the judiciary) and principles of the British Constitution. Learners will also be introduced to Parliamentary sovereignty, the separation of powers (including judicial independence), the rule of law, Judicial control of the Executive, in particular the process and principles of judicial review and the role of the European Convention of Human Rights in domestic law.
• Torts — The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop an awareness of the issues surrounding the law of torts and their practical and ethical implications. It also concerns evaluating its operation within society and appreciating the social, economic and political contexts and underlying policy issues relating to its operation and impact.
• Law, Land and Property — The aim of this unit to provide learners with an appreciation of areas of key importance to legal practitioners in England and Wales relating to property and land law. To do so, learners are introduced to the process of analysis of the definition of land and practical application to the conveyancing process.
• Criminal Law and Practice — This unit aims to cover the main principles of English criminal law and analysis of their practical application.
• Equity and Trusts — This unit aims to enable learners to develop awareness of the issues surrounding equity and trusts, their practical and ethical implications; to evaluate the operation of equity and trusts within society and to appreciate the social, economic and political contexts and underlying policy issues relating to their operation and their impact.
• Leadership Qualities and Practice — The unit explores the links between leadership and management at the strategic level. Different leadership styles and underlying principles and concepts will be considered. The unit will explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realize strategic business and operational objectives. The unit covers the links between strategic management and leadership, key leadership principles, theory and organisational strategy.
• Personal Leadership Development as a Strategic Manager — This unit is about strategic leadership skills required by directors and senior managers to successfully lead international organisational strategic activity working with partners, buyers, suppliers, customers and competitors.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 7 + Level 8 Diploma qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression, while maintaining rigorous academic and professional standards. The programme is intended for senior professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders. Applicants will be expected to meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Learners who possess a Level 6 qualification or an equivalent professional qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Diploma, or advanced vocational qualification; and/or OR
• Learners who possess a Level 7 qualification or an equivalent postgraduate qualification, such as a Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree; OR
• Learners with substantial managerial or professional work experience, who can demonstrate strategic leadership potential, ambition, and clear career objectives; In certain circumstances, learners with extensive professional experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and their ability to demonstrate that they can cope with the academic and strategic demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Doctorate Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (with Level 7 Diploma in Law) and complete your details.
2. Pay the £25 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.