Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study Online from Flamatt, Switzerland

Ambition doesn’t wait for borders or timetables. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD, offered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to build doctoral-level research capability without leaving your life in Flamatt. Start when you’re ready, study with confidence, and let your ideas travel further than any commute ever could.

As you progress through this globally connected programme, you will sharpen the critical thinking, methodological rigour, and scholarly voice that transform complex challenges into impactful, evidence-based solutions—skills you can apply immediately to your work and career, wherever you are today and wherever you choose to go next. Discover how the Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD can turn your aspirations into academic and professional momentum.

Awarded by a British university, recognised internationally

Earn an advanced credential conferred by a British institution—a hallmark of quality known around the world. This recognition gives your research credibility across continents and industries, signaling that your work meets rigorous academic standards and is grounded in robust methodology.

Whether you aspire to influence policy, lead innovation, teach at higher levels, or guide strategic decisions, an internationally recognised award opens doors. It reassures employers, partners, and peers that your findings, proposals, and leadership style are anchored in a widely respected academic tradition.

Finish 100% online in as little as 3–6 months

Progress with focus and purpose. The programme is designed to help motivated professionals achieve significant milestones quickly, while maintaining depth and rigour. With a streamlined online journey, you can move from intention to achievement in months—not years.

This accelerated path makes it possible to align your study timeline with career goals, promotions, or upcoming projects. The result is an agile, outcome-driven learning experience that respects your time and amplifies your impact.

No fixed online class times

Your schedule is unique—and so is this learning experience. There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed login times. Study when your energy is highest, when your workload allows, and when life’s responsibilities make space.

Asynchronous learning empowers you to dive deeply into readings, lectures, and research activities at your own pace. You control the rhythm—without compromising on the quality of your engagement or the calibre of your work.

Study anywhere—even on the move, with an offline-ready mobile app

From Flamatt to wherever your day takes you, learning travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download materials and watch lectures offline, so train rides, travel days, and quiet breaks become productive study sessions.

This freedom means your progress isn’t tied to a desk or a stable connection. Research, reflect, and write when inspiration strikes—at home, on the move, or during journeys across Switzerland and beyond.

Open-book assessments that mirror real-world thinking

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you’ll work through open-book assessments that reward critical analysis, synthesis of sources, and original insight. This approach mirrors how real research and strategic decision-making happen: with access to literature, data, and tools.

Open-book formats challenge you to demonstrate depth, judgment, and applicability. You’ll learn to justify methods, weigh evidence, and craft arguments—skills that translate directly into boardrooms, research committees, and publication opportunities.

Guided by faculty from world-renowned universities

Benefit from expert supervision and thoughtful feedback from a global faculty whose backgrounds include institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their mentorship helps you refine your research questions, strengthen your methodology, and elevate your scholarly voice.

Learning from such a diverse and accomplished team means exposure to a broad range of perspectives and standards. It’s an environment that stretches your thinking while supporting your growth—ideal for serious scholars and ambitious professionals alike.

A global classroom with alumni at leading organisations

Join a truly international cohort, with students from over 130 countries and alumni contributing at organisations such as Credit Suisse, Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

In this networked environment, discussions are enriched by varied industries, cultures, and professional backgrounds. You’ll expand your worldview, forge relationships, and find collaborators who can help you turn robust research into real change—across borders and sectors.

Flexible fees with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Invest in your development with a payment plan designed for working professionals. Spread your commitment across as many as 18 monthly interest-free instalments, making your advancement predictable and manageable.

This flexibility lets you align your educational investment with your cash flow, ensuring that opportunity and access move in step with your ambitions.

Why this programme is a strong fit for professionals in Flamatt

Situated between Bern and Fribourg, Flamatt benefits from a dynamic regional economy with strengths in precision manufacturing, engineering, and advanced services. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD equips you to design rigorous studies that drive process innovation, quality improvements, and technology adoption—capabilities highly valued by regional SMEs and internationally active firms.

The broader Bern–Fribourg corridor hosts a growing technology and data ecosystem alongside public institutions and established enterprises. With advanced research methods—quantitative, qualitative, or mixed—you can lead data-driven initiatives, inform policy and compliance work, or architect evidence-based strategies that scale across departments and markets.

Switzerland’s life sciences, medtech, and sustainability sectors are globally connected and research-intensive. From designing studies that support regulatory submissions to evaluating clinical or operational outcomes, your training will help you frame problems precisely, collect and interpret evidence, and communicate insights persuasively—skills that translate directly into leadership roles and high-impact projects within commuting reach of Flamatt.

Shape ideas that travel the world—without leaving yours

Research changes lives when it is clear, credible, and actionable. This programme is built to help you produce work that stands up to scrutiny and stands out in practice—work you can begin applying immediately to your projects and goals in Flamatt and beyond.

If you’re ready to take the next step, deepen your expertise, and connect with a worldwide community of scholars and practitioners, we invite you to explore the details and start your journey today. Request our course catalogue.