Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study Online from Viet Nam
Your next academic chapter can begin exactly where you are in Viet Nam. Through an exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, the Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD empowers experienced professionals to elevate their research expertise, sharpen critical inquiry, and convert complex questions into actionable insight.
This rigorous, fully online pathway combines the British tradition of scholarship with modern digital delivery, enabling you to study without relocating or pausing your career. Grounded in robust theory that travels across borders and industries, it equips you to design, conduct, and communicate research that creates impact in boardrooms, classrooms, labs, and policy forums worldwide.
Earn a British degree recognised worldwide
Completing this programme leads to a British qualification that carries global recognition, signalling methodological rigour, analytical depth, and high academic standards. Employers and universities around the world understand the value of British postgraduate research training.
Whether you aim to progress toward doctoral study, publish in respected outlets, or lead evidence-based initiatives within international organisations, your credentials will speak a language that decision-makers respect and trust.
Finish faster: 100% online in as little as 3–6 months
Accelerate your academic growth without compromising quality. With a clear structure and focused research deliverables, motivated learners can complete the programme online in as little as 3–6 months, staying on track with a timeline that fits professional and personal commitments.
Every resource you need is at your fingertips, from digital libraries to video lectures and academic guidance, helping you move purposefully from proposal to polished research output.
Truly flexible: no live attendance required
Your time zone should never be a barrier to your ambitions. The programme does not require your presence online at specific times and dates, allowing you to learn when your schedule allows, whether that is early morning, late evening, or during focused weekends.
This flexibility enables you to integrate study seamlessly with leadership responsibilities, family life, and career demands, while still engaging meaningfully with faculty feedback and peer insights.
Study anywhere with an app built for travel
Whether you are at home, commuting, on a business trip, or exploring new places, continuity is effortless. You can study from anywhere in the world, even while on the move or while travelling, through our mobile app which allows you to download the study material and watch the lectures offline.
The app keeps your learning journey frictionless: annotate readings on your phone or tablet, pick up where you left off on your laptop, and maintain momentum even when connectivity is limited.
Open‑book assessments that mirror real practice
Real leaders solve open-ended problems with evidence, not rote memorisation. That is why the programme uses open‑book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, prioritising authentic tasks that ask you to synthesise literature, analyse data, and justify decisions.
By demonstrating how you think, research, and communicate under realistic conditions, you build a portfolio of work that is both academically robust and professionally relevant.
Learn from faculty with world‑class pedigrees
Guidance matters. Our tutors and faculty include graduates of world‑renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a powerful blend of academic achievement and real‑world perspective to your learning experience.
You will benefit from incisive feedback, research mentoring, and practical advice on methodology, writing, and publication, helping you translate ambition into high‑quality output.
Join a truly global network
Learning alongside peers from over 130 countries expands your perspective and your professional reach. You will engage with leaders, researchers, and innovators across sectors, gaining insights that enrich your research and open doors far beyond your current circle.
Our alumni contribute to organisations including United Nations International School Hanoi, AIA, Vietnam Australia International School, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.
Budget with confidence: flexible, interest‑free payments
Invest in your future with predictable costs. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, allowing you to plan your finances carefully while you study.
This approach keeps access to quality education within reach for working professionals who value both excellence and financial prudence.
From Viet Nam to the world: channel your expertise for maximum impact
Viet Nam’s dynamic manufacturing, electronics, and export ecosystem thrives on continuous improvement, process innovation, and data‑driven decisions. Advanced research skills empower you to lead operational excellence projects, pilot emerging technologies, and rigorously evaluate outcomes across complex supply chains. The ability to translate evidence into strategy gives you a decisive edge in multinational collaboration and regional expansion.
As the digital economy accelerates—spanning fintech, e‑commerce, telecoms, and smart logistics—organisations need leaders who can frame the right questions, test hypotheses ethically, and convert insights into scalable solutions. Your training in research design, analytics, and scholarly communication allows you to champion AI‑enabled initiatives, customer intelligence, and policy‑compliant innovation that can scale across ASEAN and beyond.
Public‑private partnerships, education providers, and development agencies remain vital to Viet Nam’s next stage of growth. With a research‑driven mindset, you can contribute to evidence‑based policy, programme evaluation, and thought leadership in sustainability, healthcare, education, and urban development—building bridges between local opportunity and global best practice.
Take the next step
Your goals are within reach—without leaving Viet Nam. Harness the flexibility of online study, the credibility of a British degree, and the strength of a global network to accelerate your impact. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, delivery, and the application process in detail. Your research journey starts now.