Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study Online from Luxembourg

The Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD invites you to pursue the highest standards of scholarship without leaving the life you have built in Luxembourg. Designed in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College, this pathway enables ambitious professionals to fuse rigorous research with real-world impact—entirely online, from exactly where you are today.

Whether you lead in finance, policy, technology, or a new venture, you’ll develop a deep research mindset that travels with you across borders, sectors, and opportunities. The programme’s international theory and methodology sharpen your ability to ask better questions, generate robust evidence, and translate insight into action—skills prized by employers and institutions worldwide.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

This programme awards a British degree which is recognised internationally, giving your credential instant credibility across continents. A UK qualification signals academic integrity, rigorous assessment, and a tradition of scholarship that employers, universities, and professional bodies understand and respect.

For you, that means mobility and momentum. Whether your next step is a leadership role, a research-intensive position, or further doctoral study, your British award communicates quality at a glance. It becomes a passport to boardrooms, research centres, and innovation hubs in Europe and beyond.

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

Time is your scarcest asset, and this pathway is built to honour it. The programme can be completed 100% online in as little as 3–6 months, allowing you to accelerate your progress without pausing your career. You focus on the depth of your research, not the distance to a campus.

Every module, reading, and assessment is structured to move you forward swiftly and meaningfully. You set the pace within a clear framework, so you can deliver a substantial research outcome and a recognised award on a timeline that complements your professional ambition.

No Live Attendance Required

The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates. That means no late-night webinars, no 5 a.m. logins, and no scheduling conflicts with your clients or stakeholders. Your study time is truly yours.

Asynchronous learning gives you the control to engage deeply when you are most focused—before the trading day, after a client meeting, or on a quiet weekend morning. It’s a design that respects your commitments while keeping you fully supported and connected.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline on the Move

Learn 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. Whether you’re commuting across Luxembourg, flying to Brussels, or reviewing notes on a train to Frankfurt, your campus is as mobile as you are.

This freedom turns everyday moments into meaningful progress. Offline access helps you stay consistent, while the online platform keeps your learning cohesive, trackable, and integrated with your academic journey.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Research

We use open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, mirroring how rigorous work is actually done in research, policy, and executive decision-making. You won’t be judged on memorisation; you’ll be assessed on analysis, synthesis, and application.

This approach encourages you to build arguments grounded in evidence, engage with current literature, and produce outputs that could inform real organisational decisions. The result is a body of work that is not only assessable, but also meaningful and usable.

Guided by Faculty with World-Class Backgrounds

Learn with tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities like Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their mentorship blends academic rigour with international perspective and professional relevance.

From refining your research question to shaping your methodology and sharpening your argumentation, you’ll benefit from experienced guidance that pushes your thinking further and elevates the quality of your work.

A Global Classroom and Network

Our community has a diverse student base from over 130 countries, with alumni working for international organisations like United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony. You learn alongside peers who bring perspectives from markets and cultures around the world—an invaluable lens for advanced research.

That diversity becomes your network—one that opens doors to collaboration, cross-border projects, and global opportunities. The conversations you start in discussion forums can turn into partnerships, co-authored papers, or strategic introductions that reshape your trajectory.

Flexible fees with Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your advancement with a plan that respects your financial rhythm. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance study, life, and cash flow without compromise.

This flexibility keeps your focus where it matters—on producing research that elevates your expertise—while spreading your investment over a timeline that supports your goals.

How This Accelerates Careers in Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s global financial centre thrives on evidence-based decision-making—from asset management and private banking to sustainable finance and risk. Your advanced research training can help you design robust methodologies for ESG analysis, evaluate fund strategies with greater precision, and translate regulatory developments into clear, data-driven action. The result: credibility and influence with boards, clients, and international stakeholders.

As a hub for EU institutions, cross-border policy, and international arbitration, Luxembourg values professionals who can interpret complex frameworks and produce rigorous, defensible insight. Your research skills—literature synthesis, data analysis, and well-structured argumentation—can support roles in public policy, regulatory affairs, compliance, and think tanks, where clarity and methodological strength set leaders apart.

Luxembourg is also accelerating in fintech, regtech, cybersecurity, and space and satellite data. With the programme’s internationally applicable theory and methods, you can investigate emerging technologies, quantify risk, evaluate market opportunities, and produce publishable research that informs innovation strategy. This positions you at the intersection of research and execution—where Luxembourg’s next wave of growth is being forged.

Begin Your Next Chapter

Your research can shape strategies, inform policy, and spark innovation—and you don’t need to leave Luxembourg to do it. Take the next step toward an internationally recognised British qualification and a body of work you’ll be proud to share.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, schedules, and the learning experience in detail. Your future research starts now.