Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study from Birkirkara, Malta

Shape your future from where you are. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, empowers ambitious professionals to master advanced research design, evidence-based leadership, and rigorous academic thinking—without pausing their lives in Birkirkara, Malta. From your home, office, or favourite café, you can elevate your expertise and prepare for the highest levels of scholarship and impact.

This programme connects you to a global community of scholars and industry leaders while giving you the flexibility to learn entirely online. The frameworks and methods you gain are internationally relevant, enabling you to drive innovation, lead change, and contribute new knowledge that resonates across sectors and borders.

A British Degree with Global Recognition

Build your credibility with a British award that carries international weight. Employers, universities, and professional bodies around the world recognise the quality and rigour of British higher education, opening doors to new roles, collaborations, and further doctoral study.

As you progress, you’ll craft research that speaks a global language—methodologically sound, ethically grounded, and ready for peer scrutiny—positioning you as a credible voice in your field wherever your career takes you.

Accelerated Completion: 100% Online in 3–6 Months

Move forward quickly and purposefully. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research is structured so you can complete it fully online in as little as 3–6 months, helping you gain momentum for doctoral-level inquiry or immediate application in your organisation.

Intensive doesn’t mean overwhelming. Thoughtfully designed learning paths and clear milestones keep you focused, enabling you to demonstrate mastery while maintaining professional and personal commitments in Birkirkara, Malta.

True Flexibility: No Live Attendance Required

Your schedule, your pace. There are no mandatory live sessions and no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. Instead, you access lectures, readings, and assessments when it suits you.

This flexibility supports productive, deep study sessions—early mornings, evenings, or weekends—so you never have to choose between learning and life.

Learn Anywhere, Even Offline

Study from anywhere in the world—even while on the move. Our mobile app lets you download the study material and watch the lectures offline, so you can keep learning during your commute, on business trips, or while travelling.

It’s a seamless way to turn everyday moments into meaningful progress, keeping your study rhythm strong wherever your work and life take you.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Practice

We prioritise open-book assessments over classical question/answer exams because real-world research and leadership rely on your ability to locate, evaluate, and apply sources thoughtfully—not just memorise them.

This approach develops your critical judgment, academic integrity, and written communication, preparing you to create defensible arguments and evidence-based recommendations that stand up to scrutiny.

Learn from World-Class Faculty

Benefit from tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their scholarly achievements and practical insights enrich your learning with high standards and real-world relevance.

Beyond content knowledge, you’ll gain mentorship—refining your research questions, strengthening your methodology, and building the confidence to contribute original insight to your discipline or industry.

A Truly Global Classroom and Alumni Network

Join peers from over 130 countries and collaborate across time zones, professions, and cultures. This diversity accelerates your learning, stretching your thinking and expanding your professional lens.

Our alumni are found at international organisations including the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—evidence of a thriving, global network you can draw on for insights, mentorship, and opportunity.

Manageable Investment with Flexible Payments

Plan with confidence. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you align your educational investment with your cash flow.

This flexibility means you can start when you’re ready, keep your finances predictable, and focus on learning—without putting your ambitions on hold.

Advance Your Impact in Birkirkara, Malta

Birkirkara is a vibrant hub within Malta’s innovative economy, with strong ties to financial services, ICT, and the fast-evolving digital sector. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research equips you with advanced methodologies—qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods—to evaluate risk, optimise operations, and inform strategic decisions across these knowledge-intensive industries.

Whether you’re driving innovation in iGaming, fintech, or professional services, you’ll gain the capacity to design robust studies, analyse complex datasets, and translate findings into practical, board-level recommendations. Your research proposals will be clearer, your stakeholder communications more persuasive, and your initiatives more measurable and scalable.

For leaders in the public sector, NGOs, or EU-funded projects, the programme strengthens your ability to produce evidence-based policy, conduct impact evaluations, and craft funding applications that stand up to international standards. From Birkirkara, you can collaborate confidently with partners across Europe and beyond—bringing rigour, credibility, and global perspective to your local initiatives.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how this programme can help you lead with evidence, innovate with purpose, and study flexibly from Birkirkara, Malta.