Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD - Study from The Hague, Netherlands

From your home in The Hague, Netherlands, you can embark on the Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD—a rigorous, fully online programme delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College. Built on globally relevant theory and methods, it equips you to design, conduct, and communicate high-impact research that travels across borders and industries.

Whether you aim to deepen your expertise for executive decision-making, prepare for doctoral-level study, or elevate your profile as a research-driven leader, this programme helps you master advanced methodology, literature synthesis, academic writing, ethics, and both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The knowledge and skills you gain are transferable to complex challenges in business, policy, technology, and the international arena.

Awarded British Degree, Recognised Internationally

Earn a prestigious British degree that signals academic rigour and credibility to employers, partners, and scholarly communities around the globe. The University of Gloucestershire awards the credential upon successful completion, reinforcing your profile with a qualification respected in international contexts.

This recognition supports career mobility and cross-border collaboration, whether you’re advancing within multinational corporations, consulting across regions, or contributing to international development, policy, or research initiatives. Your achievement resonates worldwide and stands as a trusted marker of quality.

Complete It 100% Online in as Little as 3–6 Months

Move purposefully from intention to impact. The programme is designed for focused professionals who want to advance quickly without compromising depth. Many learners complete it in as little as 3–6 months, allowing you to leverage new capabilities sooner in your role and career trajectory.

Because it’s delivered entirely online, you’ll progress through a structured learning journey that integrates reading, lectures, assessments, and feedback—all aligned to help you build momentum efficiently and effectively.

No Fixed Lecture Times—Study on Your Schedule

Your commitments shouldn’t be a barrier to world-class learning. This programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, giving you the freedom to study when your schedule allows. Access content, participate in discussions, and submit work during the windows that suit you.

That flexibility empowers you to balance work, family, and personal goals while maintaining consistent progress. With responsive support and clear milestones, you can keep moving forward at a pace that’s sustainable for you.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline With Our Mobile App

Wherever life takes you, your learning travels with you. You can study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move. Our mobile app lets you download materials and watch lectures offline, so connectivity is never a constraint.

Commute-time becomes learning-time; flights become focused study sessions. This portability means your growth continues uninterrupted, aligned with the realities of modern professional life.

Open-Book Assessments That Mirror Real Research

Real-world research relies on informed judgment, synthesis, and rigorous referencing—not rote memorisation. That’s why the programme uses open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams. You’ll demonstrate mastery by integrating sources, frameworks, and data to solve complex problems.

This approach develops the analytical habits of mind that senior leaders and researchers rely on every day: critical thinking, structured argumentation, methodological precision, and evidence-based decision-making.

Guided by Faculty From World-Renowned Universities

Learn from tutors and faculty who bring global scholarship and practice to your classroom, with degrees and experience from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Their mentorship blends academic excellence with practical insight, helping you refine your research questions, sharpen your methods, and present your work with clarity and authority.

A Global Community Spanning 130+ Countries

Join a powerful network of peers across more than 130 countries. You’ll engage with professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds, enriching your perspective and expanding your global reach. The dialogue you build now can become collaborations, partnerships, and lifelong connections.

Our alumni network includes professionals working with international organisations such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—a testament to the calibre and global relevance of the community you’re entering.

Manageable Financing With Up to 18 Monthly Instalments

Invest in your future in a way that aligns with your cash flow. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, making it easier to commit to your goals without the pressure of lump-sum payments.

This transparent, predictable approach lets you plan confidently while you accelerate your professional growth and research capability.

Why This Programme Elevates Careers in The Hague

The Hague is a nexus for international decision-making, peace and justice, diplomacy, and cross-border cooperation. With advanced research skills, you can contribute meaningfully to strategy, policy, and evaluation for international bodies, NGOs, consultancies, and mission-driven enterprises. The programme’s globally applicable theory equips you to craft evidence-based recommendations and communicate them with academic precision and executive clarity.

As a hub for security, cyber policy, and technology governance (including initiatives like The Hague Security Delta), the city offers fertile ground for research-led leadership. Your training in rigorous methodology and ethics can support projects in risk governance, privacy, digital rights, and AI policy—areas where robust, defensible research is essential to trust and impact.

With strong public-sector institutions and global firms engaged in sustainability, urban innovation, and economic development, The Hague presents opportunities to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. The programme empowers you to design and evaluate interventions, integrate qualitative and quantitative insights, and translate findings into decisions that matter to organisations and communities alike.

Wherever you are on your journey—sharpening your executive toolkit, preparing for doctoral study, or seeking to amplify your influence across borders—this online Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD gives you the structure, mentorship, and global credential to move decisively forward.

Ready to explore modules, start dates, and study pathways? Request our course catalogue and take the next step today.