Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study Online from Sar, Bahrain

Imagine advancing your expertise and influence without pausing your life in Sar, Bahrain. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to study where you are, apply insights immediately, and step confidently into senior research, leadership, and policy roles. You bring ambition—this programme brings the structure, mentorship, and flexibility to help you thrive globally.

Built for accomplished professionals and emerging scholars, this online journey blends rigorous academic research with practical, real-world relevance. You will join a community of peers and tutors who value curiosity, critical thinking, and measurable impact—all while maintaining your commitments in Sar and across the region.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Elevate your credentials with a British qualification that opens doors around the world. Awarded by the University of Gloucestershire (UK), your achievement signals academic excellence, research integrity, and global standards—attributes esteemed by employers, universities, and professional bodies alike.

Whether your next step is leadership, consultancy, policy, or further academic research, the international recognition of a British degree strengthens your profile in competitive markets across the GCC and beyond. Your work in Sar can resonate on a global stage.

Complete it 100% online in as little as 3–6 months

Progress at a pace that matches your ambition. Designed for focused, motivated professionals, the programme can be completed entirely online in as little as 3–6 months, allowing you to target a near-term milestone without disrupting your career or family life in Sar.

Every module is streamlined for impact, guiding you from problem framing to robust methodology and persuasive communication. You will move efficiently from learning to doing, accelerating your expertise and your trajectory.

No fixed online class times

Life and leadership rarely follow a timetable—your learning shouldn’t either. This programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you can study early mornings, evenings, or weekends, fitting study seamlessly around your schedule.

Engage deeply with readings, lectures, and assessments when you are most focused. You remain in control of your time, while still benefiting from structured milestones and responsive academic support.

Study anywhere—even offline via our mobile app

Whether you are at home in Sar, commuting to Manama, or traveling across the GCC, your campus is in your pocket. Our mobile app lets you download the study material and watch the lectures offline, ensuring continuous progress without relying on constant connectivity.

From airports to client sites to quiet corners of a café, your learning travels with you. Stream, download, bookmark, and revisit content at your convenience—true mobility for modern professionals.

Open-book assessments, not rote exams

Real-world problem solving demands more than memorisation. This programme uses open books assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, encouraging you to synthesise sources, critique arguments, and apply frameworks to authentic, complex questions.

Your assessments mirror the challenges leaders face: defining problems, marshaling evidence, and communicating insights clearly. You’ll practice the kind of thinking that shapes decisions and drives innovation.

World-class faculty pedigree

Learn from a faculty of practitioner-scholars with academic roots in some of the world’s most respected universities, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their breadth of experience bridges theory and practice with real credibility.

Expect mentorship that challenges and supports you. Your tutors bring global research perspectives, ethical rigor, and practical insight to your work—helping you refine your ideas and elevate your outcomes.

A truly global peer group

Join a diverse student base from over 130 countries. In every cohort, you’ll encounter new perspectives, case studies, and contexts, sharpening your thinking and expanding your network across industries and regions.

Our alumni work for international organisations like United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, reflecting the programme’s reach and the value of its network.

Manageable fees with monthly instalments

We believe in access without compromise. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, enabling you to plan with clarity and invest in your future with confidence.

This budget-friendly structure empowers you to take the next step now—without delaying development, advancement, or the opportunities that come with a recognised research qualification.

From Sar, Bahrain to the world: local impact, global relevance

Financial services and fintech leaders in Bahrain value analytical clarity, regulatory understanding, and evidence-based decision-making. Your advanced research training equips you to evaluate emerging technologies, quantify risk, and articulate strategy—skills that resonate with banks, fintech hubs, and investment firms across Manama and the wider GCC.

Energy, manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives—from oil and gas transformation to aluminium and advanced manufacturing—require rigorous research to guide efficiency, safety, and ESG outcomes. Your ability to design robust studies, interpret complex datasets, and translate findings into actionable insights adds measurable value to organisations pursuing innovation and sustainable growth.

Government, policy, logistics, and regional trade benefit from leaders who can turn data into policy, practice, and progress. With the causeway to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain’s role as a regional connector, your research competency can inform infrastructure planning, digital transformation, and public service delivery—improving outcomes for communities and commerce alike.

Begin your journey

Your next chapter can begin today, right where you are in Sar. Explore the curriculum, delivery model, and study pathways—and see how this flexible, internationally recognised programme can fit your goals and your life. Request our course catalogue and take the first step toward a future defined by insight, credibility, and impact.