Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study Online from Edmonton, Canada
Advance your research ambition without pausing your life in Edmonton. Through the exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, the Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD empowers you to build doctoral-level capability from where you live and work—guided by a flexible, high-impact online learning experience.
Whether you lead teams, shape policy, drive innovation, or aspire to academic pathways, this programme helps you transform complex questions into rigorous, actionable insights. You bring your challenges; we help you turn them into research excellence and credible, internationally respected outcomes.
A British degree recognised internationally
Earn a British award that carries global credibility. The Executive Diploma is awarded by a UK university, giving you an internationally recognised academic credential. That recognition opens doors—across sectors and borders—by signalling that your research training meets rigorous British higher education standards.
For professionals who engage with multinational organisations, international clients, or cross-border research initiatives, the standing of a British qualification amplifies your profile. It demonstrates scholarly readiness, methodological precision, and the ability to communicate research that meets global expectations.
Complete 100% online in as little as 3–6 months
Designed for momentum, the Executive Diploma can be completed fully online in as little as 3–6 months. You focus on the advanced research skills that matter—systematic literature review, research design, methodological robustness, ethics, and academic writing—so you finish with genuine capability and a powerful credential.
This accelerated route helps you translate professional goals into tangible academic progress—fast. It’s an ideal springboard for those who want a rapid, credible pathway toward doctoral-level research practice without interrupting career trajectory.
No fixed lecture times
There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed class times. You study when it works for you—early mornings, between meetings, late nights, or weekends. Deadlines are clear, support is structured, and the learning design respects your personal and professional rhythm.
Control your calendar, not the other way around. Asynchronous learning frees you to sustain performance at work and at home while meeting academic milestones with confidence.
Study anywhere—even offline with our mobile app
Where you are should never limit what you can learn. Our platform is accessible worldwide, and our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline—perfect for trips, commutes, or moments between commitments.
Whether you’re at a client site, on the move, or traveling, you can keep progressing. Your campus becomes your phone, your tablet, your laptop—whenever and wherever you’re ready to learn.
Open‑book assessments that mirror real research
Instead of traditional memorisation-heavy exams, you’ll engage in open-book assessments that reflect how research is done in practice. You will design, analyse, critique, and synthesize—skills that matter in boardrooms, think tanks, policy, academia, and innovation teams.
This assessment model rewards critical thinking, ethical judgment, and evidence-based decision-making. You demonstrate what you can do with knowledge—not just what you can recall.
Learn from faculty educated at world‑renowned universities
Guidance matters. You’ll be mentored by tutors and faculty who graduated from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their insights and expectations will stretch your thinking and refine your scholarly voice.
Expect constructive challenge, practical wisdom, and academic excellence. You’ll receive feedback that’s both rigorous and supportive—purpose-built to elevate your research quality and impact.
A global classroom and alumni network
Join a truly international cohort with students from over 130 countries. You will learn alongside professionals from diverse sectors and cultures, gaining perspectives that sharpen your own thinking and expand your professional network far beyond borders.
Our alumni work with organisations such as Seneca college, Lakehead University, Manulife, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony—connections that reflect the quality and reach of the community you’re joining.
Flexible payments that fit your plan
Invest in your future on terms that work. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you study without compromising your goals.
This flexibility makes high‑quality, internationally recognised education accessible to busy professionals who are planning carefully and moving decisively.
Why this pathway makes sense for professionals in Edmonton
Energy and transition leadership: Edmonton’s proximity to Alberta’s energy economy and its ongoing transformation creates demand for evidence‑based strategies—from decarbonisation and ESG reporting to operational innovation and supply chain optimisation. The advanced research capabilities you gain can help you frame complex problems, evaluate technologies and policies rigorously, and communicate findings credibly to executive teams and stakeholders.
Public sector, healthcare, and education impact: With major provincial and municipal institutions, healthcare networks, and academic communities, Edmonton rewards professionals who can design evaluations, measure outcomes, and steward data‑driven change. Your training in research design and ethics can strengthen program evaluation, policy analysis, service innovation, and grant‑funded initiatives.
Technology, AI, and innovation ecosystems: Edmonton’s growing tech landscape—including data‑driven ventures and innovation labs—values professionals who can bridge practice and research. Skills in literature synthesis, experimental design, and publication‑ready writing can boost your credibility in product research, UX studies, AI implementation, and partnerships with research organisations.
Begin your journey
You can pursue high‑level research mastery without leaving Edmonton, Canada—earning a British award, learning from globally educated faculty, and joining an international network that elevates your career. Take the next step toward unlocking your research voice and impact. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, schedules, and how this pathway can fit your goals.