Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study from Yemen

Imagine advancing your research ambitions without relocating or pressing pause on your life in Yemen. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD empowers driven professionals to deepen their expertise, refine their research agenda, and signal advanced scholarly capability to employers and academic audiences worldwide. Delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, this programme blends rigorous academic standards with exceptional flexibility so you can build a transformative research path that you can apply internationally.

From Sana’a to Aden, Mukalla to Taiz, you can engage with a world-class academic experience that meets you where you are. With a curriculum designed to develop high-impact researchers and research leaders, you will produce work that can travel across borders and sectors, elevating your credibility and opening new doors—while continuing to live and work in Yemen.

Awarded a British degree with global recognition

A British degree remains one of the most internationally respected qualifications, valued by employers, universities, and research institutes around the world. Completing this programme signals to decision-makers that you have mastered advanced research thinking, methodology, and academic writing aligned with rigorous UK standards. It is a powerful credential whether your next step is a promotion, a leadership role, or further doctoral-level study.

By earning a British degree, you position your profile for international mobility and cross-border collaboration. Your research outputs and academic portfolio will resonate globally, giving you the confidence to present to international audiences, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and engage with networks that span continents.

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

Progress with purpose—and pace. The programme is designed so that motivated professionals can complete it fully online in as little as 3–6 months. That means you can transform your profile and accelerate your research trajectory within a single season, without sacrificing your career momentum or personal commitments.

This efficient pathway focuses your time on deep reading, structured analysis, and targeted outputs that showcase your research capability. You’ll move through an intentional sequence of learning activities, supported by experienced tutors, so that every week contributes meaningfully to your final outcomes.

No fixed online class times

Your responsibilities shouldn’t limit your ambitions. The programme does not require your online presence at specific times or dates. You set your schedule, engage with materials when you’re most productive, and participate in discussions when it suits you. This makes it ideal for professionals managing work, family, or field assignments.

Asynchronous learning encourages thoughtful engagement. You’ll have the time to digest readings, craft measured responses, and iterate on drafts—key habits of serious researchers—without the pressure of live attendance.

Study anywhere, even on the move—mobile app with offline access

Whether you’re working in the office, visiting project sites, or travelling between cities, you can keep learning. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so connectivity gaps never break your momentum. Your research progress moves with you, on your timeline.

This mobility transforms your environment into a learning space. Review methodology notes during a commute, refine your literature review offline, and upload your work when you’re back online. It’s a purposeful, modern way to study that supports real-world schedules.

Open-book assessments that mirror real research practice

Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments aligned with authentic research work. You’ll synthesise literature, critique methodologies, and construct arguments—exactly the kind of intellectual tasks you’ll face in academic, policy, and industry research environments.

Open-book does not mean easier—it means more meaningful. You will be assessed on the quality of your analysis, the strength of your evidence, and the clarity of your academic voice. The result is a portfolio that demonstrates how you think, not just what you can memorise.

Guided by tutors from world-renowned universities

High-calibre mentorship accelerates growth. Our tutors and faculty have graduated from leading institutions including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring global academic standards and real-world research experience into every interaction.

With their guidance, you’ll sharpen your research question, deepen your methodology, and refine your writing to meet international expectations. You’ll benefit from clear, actionable feedback that elevates both your process and your final outputs.

A diverse global cohort and influential alumni footprint

Study alongside a diverse student body from over 130 countries. You’ll exchange ideas with peers who bring perspectives from government, multinational corporations, NGOs, startups, and research institutes. This global dialogue enriches your work and expands your network far beyond your current geography.

Our alumni work for international organisations and world-leading companies, including the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. These outcomes reflect the practical value of the learning experience and the credibility of the qualification.

Manageable fees with flexible payments

Advance your research career with financial clarity. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan with confidence and spread costs over time.

This flexibility supports focused study—so you can invest in your future while managing your present commitments.

From Yemen: turn advanced research into real-world impact

Yemen’s dynamic landscape presents complex challenges and opportunities across development, humanitarian action, governance, health, and education. As a graduate of this programme, you will be equipped to frame problems with academic rigour and propose evidence-based solutions that stand up to international scrutiny. Whether you are working with NGOs, government bodies, or community organisations, advanced research skills can elevate programme design, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, and policy briefs—helping you contribute more persuasively to funding proposals, donor reports, and strategic decisions.

Across infrastructure, energy, logistics, agriculture, and water management, robust research can drive better decision-making and smarter resource allocation. You’ll be able to synthesise diverse data sources, model scenarios, and defend recommendations that improve outcomes in reconstruction planning, supply chain resilience, sustainable energy, and climate adaptation. Your ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights can make you a go-to professional for cross-sector coordination and international partnerships.

As digital transformation accelerates across the region, your research capability positions you to lead initiatives in entrepreneurship, fintech, e-commerce, and telecom-enabled services. By bringing methodological discipline to market studies, user research, and impact evaluations, you can help local enterprises grow, attract investment, and compete regionally. Your strengthened academic profile also opens pathways into teaching, consultancy, and thought leadership—extending your influence and helping shape the next generation of change-makers in Yemen.

Your next step

Push your research further, expand your influence, and earn a credential that travels with you—without leaving Yemen. Request our latest programme details, module outlines, and application guidance. Request our course catalogue.